QUINOA GOAT CHEESE CRISPS

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup soft unripened goat cheese
• 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (1/2 cup dried)
• 1/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 to 3 tablespoons spelt flour or unbleached white flour
• 2 green or red chilies, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
• fresh cracked black pepper to taste
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

• Mash the goat cheese with a potato masher or fork.
• In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, cheeses, 2 tablespoons of the flour, chilies, shallots, spices, herbs, salt and pepper, egg and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Stir until well combined, adding more flour or oil as needed to achieve a fairly moist mixture that can be shaped into roughly 6 small patties.
• Heat the remaining oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. When hot, fry a few patties at a time until golden brown — about 5 minutes each side. Remove and let drain on paper towels.
• Serve warm with your favorite chutney or tomato sauce.