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Zesty Quinoa Cakes
These pan fried zesty quinoa cakes are made with lemon and capers. They're a great healthy side dish or even party appetizer.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Side Dishes
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
quinoa cakes, zesty quinoa cakes
Servings:
10
servings
Author:
Gina Matsoukas
Ingredients
1 1/3
cups
cooked quinoa
1/2
onion
finely chopped
1
clove
of garlic
minced
1
egg
1/2
cup
freshly grated parmesan cheese
1
tablespoon
capers
zest of 1 lemon
2
tablespoons
parsley
chopped
2
tablespoons
flour
1/2
teaspoon
salt
1/4
teaspoon
pepper
1/8
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
optional
juice of 1/2 a lemon
3-4
tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
for frying
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 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.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
SERVING
|
Calories:
131
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
12
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
8
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
6
g
|
Cholesterol:
23
mg
|
Sodium:
240
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
4
g