Zesty Quinoa Cakes

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 Instructions

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.