Mozzarella-Quinoa Patties with No-Cook Tomato Sauce

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked prerinsed quinoa
• 1 cup shredded or grated low-fat mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs (lowest sodium available)
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Cooking spray
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large tomato (about 10 ounces), chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• Pinch of pepper

1. In a medium saucepan, stir together the water and quinoa.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
4. Spread the quinoa in a thin layer on a large piece of wax paper.
5. Let cool for about 10 minutes (you dont want it to be hot enough to cook the egg or melt the cheese).
6. Transfer to a medium bowl.
7. Stir in the remaining ingredients for the patties.
8. Lightly coat a 1/4 cup measuring cup with cooking spray.
9. Spoon enough mixture into the measuring cup to lightly pack.
10. Invert onto a small baking sheet.
11. Repeat to make 7 more patties.
12. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
13. Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, process the sauce ingredients until coarsely chopped.
14. Set aside.
15. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom.
16. Cook the chilled patties for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until heated through and browned.
17. Serve the sauce at room temperature with the patties.
18. (Per serving)
19. Calories: 286
20. Total fat: 9.0g
21. Saturated: 2.0g
22. Trans: 0.0g
23. Polyunsaturated: 2.0g
24. Monounsaturated: 4.0g
25. Cholesterol: 10mg
26. Sodium: 284mg
27. Carbohydrates: 36g
28. Fiber: 5g
29. Sugars: 2g
30. Protein: 16g
31. Calcium: 295mg
32. Potassium: 423mg
33. 2 1/2 starch
34. 1 1/2 lean meat

water, quinoa, mozzarella cheese, egg whites, bread crumbs, pepper, cooking spray, olive oil, tomato, fresh basil, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, pepper

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mozzarella-quinoa-patties-with-no-cook-tomato-sauce-391967 (may not work)