CHEESY QUINOA CAKES WITH A ROASTED GARLIC AND LEMON AIOLI RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Cheesy Quinoa Cakes with a Roasted Garlic and Lemon Aioli Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by garciamoss

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Aioli:
2 cups cooked quinoa
2/3 cup grated fontina cheese
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt to taste
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 head of garlic, roasted
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. For the cakes: Place all ingredients, except for the oil, into a mixing bowl and stir together until well combined. Season with salt and allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes. 2. Pour oil into a large sauté pan and place over medium heat. 3. Form ¼ cup patties with the quinoa mixture and place in the heated sauté pan. (this will have to be done in batches) 4. Cook quinoa cakes for about 5 minutes on each side. Repeat with the remaining patties until all of the cakes have been cooked. Set aside. 5. For the aioli: Place all ingredients into a food processor, season with salt and pepper and blend until smooth. Pour into a small bowl and serve alongside the warm quinoa cakes.