Turmeric Quinoa and Feta Cakes with Tahini

Ingredients

• 250g boiled Quinoa
• 1/4 cup rice flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 Spring onion
• 1 medium sized onion
• 1 tsp salt
• Black Pepper
• 2 tsp dill
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp turmeric
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 120g feta cheese
• 30g shredded Manchego cheese or mozzarella cheese
• Non-stick cooking pray
• 2 tbsp Tahini
• 3/4 cup water
• 4 tbsp Optifast

Preparation

• In a large bowl, mix the boiled quinoa with rice flour, diced onions, salt, pepper, dill, paprika, turmeric, olive oil and eggs. Add the cheeses and refrigerate for an hour.
• Remove from the fridge and shape into mini patties (yielding 30).Use a nonstick pan over medium heat, cooking spray and cook the patties in batches for 3 minutes on each side until golden. Transfer to a baking tray and finish off in a pre-heated oven (180ºC) for about 15 minutes.
• In a bowl dilute the tahini mixed with Opitfast powder in water.
• One serving includes 5 patties with 2 tbsp of tahini dressing and a side green salad