Parmesan Quinoa Cakes

I had reblogged this from  Laura from; cooking from the heart  http://lauralayne.wordpress.com/   I had some time today and I thought I would give it a try! it didn't take long to prepare and came out delicious! Good job Laura!




Parmesan Quinoa Cakes

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups cooked Quinoa

1/2 cups grated Parmesan Cheese

2 tbsp Flour

1 tsp Black Pepper

1 tsp Sea Salt

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Chili Powder

1 Egg or 1/4 cup Egg Beater's

3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil


Directions:

* In a large bowl, mix together parmesan, flour, salt, pepper, garlic and chili powder, egg and 1 tbsp olive oil

* Add cooked quinoa and throughly mix together until all ingredients are incorporated.  let mixture sit for 5 minutes

* In a sauce pan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil to medium heat.  divide quinoa into patties (creates about 8 patties) and fry on both sides for about 5 minutes each.

 * Remove from heat and let the patties drain on a paper towel.  serve warm.  i sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and hot sauce on the side for some extra flavor!


 Laura from; cooking from the heart
http://lauralayne.wordpress.com/