Quinoa Patties ( Elsie)

2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa ( I cook the quinoa in low sodium beef broth for a bit more flavour, just water is a bit bland)
4 large eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup fresh chives, chopped
1 med onion chopped fine
1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated ( I used shredded mozzarella,it's much better)
3 cloves garlic, minced ( I use toppits garlic)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup whole grain breadcrumbs

In a medium bowl combine quinoa, eggs, and salt. Stir in garlic, chives, onion, cheese, and cayenne pepper.
Add breadcrumbs,and allow to sit for a few minutes.
The mixture should be quite moist. You may need to add extra water to moisten or additional breadcrumbs to make the mixture dryer.
Heat a bit of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
With a large spoon gather some of the mixture and drop into the pan. Flatten slightly with the back of the spoon and brown. Test by lifting the patty slightly to see if it's set enough to flip. Turn patty and brown the other side. Remove to a plate. Can be served hot, warm or cold with a salad or on buns or bread.
I find that I can only manage about 3 in a pan at a time and still have room to flip them.
I usually get about a dozen or so patties .