Quinoa Cakes

Jalapeno Cheddar Quinoa Cakes

This recipe was adapted from THIS site.  I made a non vegan version but if vegan is what you're looking for, check out the site.  Really yummy.  I served them with a garlic aioli (3 garlic cloves minced, 1/3 c mayo, juice from half of a lemon or lime, salt/pepper). 

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked quinoa (cooled)
1/4 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1/2-3/4 cup Cheddar Cheese
salt to taste (about 1/2 tsp)
pepper to taste (about 1/2 tsp)
1/2 tsp paprika (or you can use chili powder)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
 2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
1 chopped, de-seeded jalapeno pepper

Directions:

Mix everything together.  Drop by 1/2 cup full in a hot pan with some olive oil.  Sear on both sides then transfer to a 350 oven on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper...for like 10 minutes or so.
(I didn't take a picture but because I altered the recipe, mine ended up looking more like quinoa cake from the site provided for the recipe below-Quinoa Burger)


Quinoa Burger

I made these a while back in a big batch and froze them for lunches in packets of 2.  They are less than 150 calories each.  Super yummy- I usually melted a little cheese on top and ate them with a little sour cream! From THIS site.

Ingredients:

2 rounded cups cooked quinoa, cooled

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or other variety, if you prefer)

1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1 medium carrot, finely grated (OR 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed dry)

3 eggs

3 tablespoons all purpose flour

2 green onions, including white parts

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Olive oil for frying

Directions:

In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, carrot, eggs, flour, green onions, Splenda, pepper, cumin, salt, and garlic powder.

Heat a frying pan and a couple teaspoons olive oil over medium-low heat.  Mixture will be slightly sticky, so using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, drop mixture into pan and lightly flatten to 1/2 inch thick.  Fry until golden-brown, about 5 minutes on each side.   Makes approx. 14 burgers.