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Cheesy Quinoa Cakes with a Roasted Garlic and Lemon Aioli

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • ⅔ cup grated fontina cheese
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste
aioli
  • ½ cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 head of garlic, roasted
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. For the cakes: Place all ingredients, except for the oil, into a mixing bowl and stir together until well combined. Season with salt and allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Pour oil into a large sauté pan and place over medium heat.
  3. Form ¼ cup patties with the quinoa mixture and place in the heated sauté pan. (this will have to be done in batches)
  4. Cook quinoa cakes for about 5 minutes on each side. Repeat with the remaining patties until all of the cakes have been cooked. Set aside.
  5. For the aioli: Place all ingredients into a food processor, season with salt and pepper and blend until smooth. Pour into a small bowl and serve alongside the warm quinoa cakes.

Notes

  • *Makes 10 to 12 Quinoa Cakes