Ingredients
1/2 lb. kale
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
3/4 lb. sweet potatoes
2 c. quinoa
1 small yellow onion
1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. minced fresh dill
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 large eggs
olive oil
Preparation
Step 1In a large pot, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add kale and salt. Cook 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, scoop kale into a large bowl, reserving cooking water. When kale is cool enough to handle, squeeze out excess water; set kale aside.Step 2Bring reserved water back to a boil and add sweet potatoes. Simmer until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, scoop sweet potatoes into a bowl; set sweet potatoes aside and reserve cooking water.Step 3Measure out 3 cups cooking water, discarding the rest, and pour it back into the pot. Bring water back to a boil, add quinoa, and stir. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside, covered, 10 minutes.Step 4Add quinoa to bowl of kale and toss to combine. Gently mix in reserved sweet potatoes, onion, Parmesan, dill, and cayenne. Set aside to cool 10 minutes. Add eggs and mix to combine.Step 5Set out a large, rimmed baking sheet. Using a 1/2-cup measure, scoop quinoa mixture, press firmly to level the top, then turn cup over on baking sheet. Repeat to form 14 patties total. (At this point, the cakes can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated up to 1 day.)Step 6In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Working in batches, cook 4 to 6 patties at a time until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Carefully flip the cakes and brown on the other side, about 4 minutes longer. Add more oil, as needed, to cook additional batches. Serve warm or at room temperature. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.
