Spinach Quinoa Patties

 Love this recipe. Quinoa packs a protein punch. Add a poached egg, yum!

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/06/quinoa-and-spinach-patties.html?m=1

I checked the nutritional infor and the amount of carbs -per pattie - is really high.. 

even with an added egg... that doe snot look like a great choice post op WLS..

Quinoa and Spinach Patties
Skinnytaste.com
Servings: 7 • Serving Size: 2 patties • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 6 pts
Calories: 236.2 • Fat: 7.4 g • Protein: 11.4 g • Carb: 30.5 g • Fiber: 3.2 g • Sugar: 1.9 g
Sodium: 429.5 • Cholesterol: 110.0 mg

I focus on protein, portion size and wholesome ingredients. I do not carb count. I know which refined sugars and wheat to stay away from. My first 10 years post op were a success until a fistula was found. And I have a much healthier relationship with food for it. So if someone wants to try it, enjoy. If not, no need to correct me.

wow.. someone stepped on your toe this morning? 

I was not correcting you ..just stating the fact... 

I'm glad the nutritional information was posted. This has some protein but too many carbs & salt., at least for me at this stage of weight loss. Might be ok for someone who is well into maintenance & at goal. Good Luck on your weight loss journey.

I eat one patty per meal and do not use salt. I use Morton's light salt when I do use salt btw. So the nutrients are not accurate as posted above and are a better substitute than a regular starch such as rice, pasta, bread for those looking. Substitution and alteration make a recipe what you want. Cut down the bread crumbs and carbs decrease even more. Rice/pasta are 18-22g carbs and 2g protein per half cup. And no, this is not for newbie's. I'm still on soft diet myself. It's for later, so I posted it under nutrition and not lightweights.

1 patty Cal 118  • Fat: 3.7 g • Protein: 5.7 g • Carb: 15 g • Fiber: 1.6 g • Sugar: 0.85g Sodium: 45mg • Cholesterol: 55

These numbers look much better! Cuz that salt, whoa, carbs, whoa, whoa! These numbers are much more in line with what I can have. Thanks!

I have some quinoa, I think!  This sounds like a really good recipe.  Im also on green veg as much as possible gradually making a better step toward healthier carb choices, keeping it simple.  Nothing complicated.