Yields3 Servings
 3 eggs
 ½ cup low-fat milk
 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
 ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (optional)
 1 fresh garlic clove or 1 teaspoon ground garlic ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
 ½ cups whole wheat flour
 1 cup quinoa, cooked
 1 cup raw baby spinach, chopped
 ½ cup green onions, thinly sliced
 2 teaspoons olive oil
1

1.Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce thoroughly and chop as directed.

2

2.Whisk together eggs, milk, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, ginger, garlic and crushed red pepper until well combined.

3

3.Gently whisk in flour until smooth. With a rubber spatula, fold in quinoa, chopped baby spinach, and scallions.

4

4.Preheat a skillet or cast iron pan on medium heat until hot. Pour in oil and move pan in a circular motion until oil has evenly coated the bottom of the pan.

5

5.Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, cook three to four fitters at a time. Cook fritters on each side for 2-3 minutes, until browned.

6

6.Serve immediately with Lemon Cilantro Sauce, if desired.

Ingredients

 3 eggs
 ½ cup low-fat milk
 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
 ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (optional)
 1 fresh garlic clove or 1 teaspoon ground garlic ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
 ½ cups whole wheat flour
 1 cup quinoa, cooked
 1 cup raw baby spinach, chopped
 ½ cup green onions, thinly sliced
 2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

1

1.Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce thoroughly and chop as directed.

2

2.Whisk together eggs, milk, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, ginger, garlic and crushed red pepper until well combined.

3

3.Gently whisk in flour until smooth. With a rubber spatula, fold in quinoa, chopped baby spinach, and scallions.

4

4.Preheat a skillet or cast iron pan on medium heat until hot. Pour in oil and move pan in a circular motion until oil has evenly coated the bottom of the pan.

5

5.Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, cook three to four fitters at a time. Cook fritters on each side for 2-3 minutes, until browned.

6

6.Serve immediately with Lemon Cilantro Sauce, if desired.

Notes

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