Spinach and Quinoa Patties

1. First prepare the quinoa. Rinse it well and boil it with two cups of water. It should absorb all the water. Then leave it to cool.
2. Blanch the spinach to soften it. Drain and leave to cool. Meanwhile prepare the rest of the ingredients – grate the carrot, finely chop the spring onion and garlic, grate the cheese or crumble it by hand, beat the eggs. Once the spinach has cooled, finely chop it too.
3. In a bowl mix the cooked quinoa, onion, garlic, eggs, salt and baking powder. Stir well. Add the spinach, cumin, curry, olive oil and the breadcrumbs or flour. Stir everything well and let it rest for about 5 minutes. If the mixture is too runny, you can add a little more flour/breadcrumbs. Finally add the cheese and stir. Refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes.
4. You can fry the patties or bake them in the oven. For the first option, heat the pan over high heat and fry until a golden crust forms.
5. If baking the patties in the oven – preheat it to 200°C. Place baking paper in the tray, greased with a little olive oil. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a golden crust forms.

For the sauce: Mix all the ingredients – the mayonnaise, cream cheese, lime/lemon juice, dill and spring onion. Stir until smooth and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Serve the patties warm, with a fresh salad and Philadelphia sauce.