Garlic and Chive Quinoa Cakes - Ready to Eat Dinner

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Garlic and Chive Quinoa Cakes - Ready to Eat Dinner

Erin
The Cook
6 Servings
12 Ingredients
12 Comments

Quinoa is a fantastic protein source for vegetarians. Flavored with with garlic, chive, and cheese, then fried, these cakes make a satisfying lunch or light dinner.

6 Servings
12 Ingredients
12 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups rinse, drain, and cook Quinoa, Red
  • 3 individual beat Egg
  • ¼ teaspoons Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dice Garlic, Cloves
  • 4 tablespoons dice Shallot
  • ⅛ cups chop Chives, Fresh
  • ⅔ cups Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded
  • ⅓ cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated
  • ¼ cups Flour, All-Purpose
  • ¼ cups Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil

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Freeze For Later Cooking Day Directions

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  1. Mix quinoa, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic, shallots and chives in a bowl.
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Easy Assembly/Ready to Eat

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Make It Now Cooking Directions

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These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. Mix quinoa, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic, shallots and chives in a bowl.
  2. Add Mozzarella, Parmesan, flour, and panko. Mix well.
  3. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  4. Heat olive oil in pan until shimmering.
  5. Press the mixture into indicated number of round cakes.
  6. Saute patties for about 6 minutes per side, flipping halfway through until dark brown.
  7. Place on paper towels after cooking to drain excess oil.
  8. Serve warm.

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  1. We absolutely love these! We have them as part of a regular meal (potatoes, gravy, veg, etc.) or even on crusty bread as a sandwich with Ranch Dressing or tartar sauce and fries. Excellent!

    1. Sharon – They are delish aren’t they? So glad they are making a regular appearance on your table and thanks for sharing your serving ideas!

  2. My toddler loves these… making another batch tonight! Sometimes we add a dollop of sour cream when serving.

    1. We haven’t in our kitchens, but I think it would work just fine. You just might not get that same crisp you get from the pan. Let us know if you try!