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Zesty Quinoa Cakes

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Like a crab cake but with a superfood! And, no crab.

Ingredients

  • 1-⅓ cup Cooked Quinoa
  • ½  Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic, Minced
  • 1  Egg
  • ½ cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon Capers
  • 1 whole Lemon, Zest And Half The Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
  • 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For Frying

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a large bowl and mix until fully combined.

Heat a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

In quarter cup scoops, form the quinoa mixture into patties. Place patties in the skillet and pan fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown, adding additional olive oil as needed.

Serve with additional lemon or a dip made with sour cream, lemon juice and avocado if desired.

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lechelleb on 1.25.2012

These were wonderful. I did make the following 2 changes. I measured the quinoa uncooked and then used the full amount once it was cooked (1 1/3c of cooked just didn’t seem like it would be enough). I added an extra egg to help bind them. Excellent recipe. Thank you.

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mslaura022 on 7.15.2013

Very tasty!! Can be a side, appetizer or main course depending on how big you make each patty. I love these as an easy vegetarian dinner. I measured the quinoa dry, then cooked. I found they took a little longer to cook on each side but I may have been a little shy with my burner heat. Mixed up sour cream with the leftover lemon juice for a wonderful sauce!

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terrilw on 8.27.2012

I loved these, as did my 15 year old daughter! I could have made a meal out of them instead of using them as a side. Maybe I will the next time hubby isn’t home for dinner because for some reason he didn’t love them….more of a meat & potatoes guy.

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jlpcooks on 8.9.2012

These were so good! They didn’t need sauce! We will definitely make these again. The entire family enjoyed them. Would also pair nicely with seafood.

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Ruth @ aveggiegoodday on 3.6.2012

I loved these! So tasty. I served the cakes with a avocado buttermilk dressing. Delish!

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Caitlin on 2.5.2012

Very easy recipe. I am a new cook trying new and easy recipes and finding out exactly what I like that is also healthy. I think next time I would try a little less lemon juice or maybe mix lemon & lime. I think I would also try to add a can of tuna or possibly some chicken? It would be a great sub for rice and it tasted very good!

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