Quinoa, Feta & Kale Croquettes in Pitas Recipe

Name: Quinoa, Feta & Kale Croquettes in Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 mL) quinoa, rinsed and drained; 3/4 cup (175 mL) water; 3/4 cup (175 mL) crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled firm or extra firm tofu; 1/2 cup (125 mL) kale, centre stems removed and finely chopped; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) minced garlic; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano; 1 egg; Salt and pepper; 4 whole wheat pitas; 1 cup (250 mL) tzatziki sauce; 4 lettuce leaves; 1 tomato, sliced; 2 mini cucumbers, sliced

Ingredients

1/2 cup (125 mL) quinoa, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup (175 mL) water
3/4 cup (175 mL) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled firm or extra firm tofu
1/2 cup (125 mL) kale, centre stems removed and finely chopped
1/2 tsp (2 mL) minced garlic
1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano
1 egg
Salt and pepper
4 whole wheat pitas
1 cup (250 mL) tzatziki sauce
4 lettuce leaves
1 tomato, sliced
2 mini cucumbers, sliced

	PREP TIME 15m	COOK TIME 15m	TOTAL TIME 30m
YIELD 4 servings

Instructions

Place quinoa and water in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil then immediately reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 10 min; remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. then uncover and cool.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix feta, tofu, garlic, kale, oregano and cooled quinoa. Blend in egg; season to taste.
Preheat oven broiler, with rack in middle of oven. Using 2 tbsp (30 mL) at a time, shape mixture into 12 egg-shaped "croquettes". Place on foil-lined baking sheet. Broil croquettes about 7 min., turning once, or until golden brown and crispy on edges.
Place three croquettes inside each pita. Top with tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato and cucumber.

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