Quinoa Cakes
Prep time:
5 mins
Cook time:
10 mins
Total time:
15 mins
Yield: 8 cakes
Description
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 4 cups (1/2 recipe) cooked quinoa from A Pot of Quinoa
- 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 2 to 4 scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 tablespoon Spices, optional (see below)
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Herbs, optional
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Suggested Spices
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin (use cilantro for the Herb and serve with Fruit Salsa made with tomato, avocado, cilantro, and lime)
Instructions
- Mix chia with 1 3/4 cups water until it thickens to milkshake consistency, about 5 minutes. Place cooked quinoa in a large bowl; add chia, breadcrumbs, scallions, optional Spices and Herbs, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; mix to combine. Form into 8 patties.
- Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet. When oil starts to shimmer, add cakes and cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, 6 to 7 minutes total, drizzling in remaining tablespoon of oil once they’re turned to ensure cakes form an impressive crust on the remaining side. Serve immediately with a pan sauce (see Mustard Cream Sauce below), salsa, pesto, or any dressing!