Crispy Quinoa Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Cashew Cream

Name: Crispy Quinoa Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Cashew Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups cooked white quinoa; 4 large eggs; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil; ½ cup finely minced red onion; ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 3 cloves garlic; 1 ½ cup bread crumbs; Olive oil or clarified butter for coating pan

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4 -6 servings
Calories
658 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
American

Crispy Quinoa Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Cashew Cream

Omar Parker

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These Crispy Quinoa Cakes are a meatless main dish everyone will love! Inspired by Little Quinoa Patties from Heidi Swanson's Super Natural Every Day.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 ½ cups cooked white quinoa at room temperature
4 large eggs beaten
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
½ cup finely minced red onion
⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ cup bread crumbs since I cook gluten-free, I made my bread crumbs by pulsing an Udi's bagel in the food processor
Olive oil or clarified butter for coating pan

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Instructions

In a large bowl combine the quinoa, eggs, and salt; stir to mix well. Add the basil, red onion, cheese, garlic, and breadcrumbs to the bowl; stir, then let the mixture sit for a few minutes so that the bread crumbs can absorb some of the moisture. If your mixture is too wet you can add a little more breadcrumbs at this point and if it is too dry add a small amount of water.
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil or clarified butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Form the mixture into 12 small patties; when the oil is hot place enough patties in the skillet so that it is full, but the patties still have room in between them. Cover, and cook for 7-10 minutes, until the bottoms are crisp and deeply browned. Carefully flip the patties with a spatula and cook the second side for about 7 minutes more. Remove from the skillet and cool on a wire rack while you cook the remaining patties.

Notes

Make about 1 cup of dried quinoa according to package instructions to get 2 ½ cups cooked.
I cook my patties in a cast iron skillet on medium-low. If you see that your patties are not browning after the first side has cooked for 10 minutes crank up the heat on your stove a bit and continue to cook the patties until they are browned.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 658kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 101g (34%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 169mg (56%) Sodium 1080mg (45%) Potassium 789mg (23%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 397IU (8%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 259mg (26%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 658 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	658kcal	33%
Carbohydrates	101g	34%
Protein	29g	58%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	169mg	56%
Sodium	1080mg	45%
Potassium	789mg	17%
Fiber	10g	40%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	397IU	8%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	259mg	26%
Iron	8mg	44%