Parmesan-Sage Quinoa Cakes
Quinoa Cakes - crispy quinoa patties that make a great side dish or even a meat-free main dish. Just a little cheesy, a hint of spicy and plenty of fresh herbs!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix cooked quinoa, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, fresh basil, oregano and red pepper flakes in a large bowl until combined.
- Add the eggs and panko breadcrumbs and stir until everything is combined . Season with salt and pepper. The mixture should be moist and you can form into a ball. It will be slightly crumbly.
- Use a 1/3-cup measuring cup or an ice cream scoop to measure the mixture and form into patties. For into a ball and place on a plate. Gently press down and form into a patty. The mixture will be a little crumbly.
- Place plate in the fridge and let set up for at least 15 minutes before cooking.
- Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
- Cook 3-4 patties at a time, to make sure you don't crowd the pan, for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove cooked patties from the pan, add the rest of the oil and cook the rest of the patties.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 219mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
