Cheesy Quinoa Cakes Recipe

My husband and I have jumped on the newest food trend…Quinoa! Have you tried this stuff yet? Quinoa is a very versatile and nutritious grain that cooks fairly quickly and has a very nice flavor. You can get it in white, red or black but usually I see the white. I even found it organic at Krogers which I was pretty impressed with. Since all things taste better (in my opinion) when you add cheese, I decided to take my beloved quinoa and get cheesy with it. If you decide to try out this recipe, make sure you use a non stick pan and plenty of olive oil. These quinoa cakes do have a tendency to stick a bit but the slightly crunchy exterior you get with the cheese and olive oil is divine!

Cheesy Quinoa Cakes Recipe

Yield: 4 to 6

Cheesy Quinoa Cakes Recipe

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A delicious and savory blend of quinoa and cheese

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• olive oil for frying

Instructions

2. Cook the quinoa in the stock according to package instructions. Set aside cooked quinoa to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
3. In a medium sized glass bowl, combine cooked quinoa, flour, parsley, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper.
4. Mix until well blended
5. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a non stick frying pan
6. Form the quinoa cakes into small patties, about 3 inches across and 1/2 inch thick. Press together firmly to help them hold their shape.
7. Fry the quinoa cakes in the olive oil 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown
8. Drain the quinoa cakes on a paper towel and serve warm

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1060Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 2324mgCarbohydrates: 154gSugar: 11gProtein: 48g