Cheesy Jalapeño Quinoa Cakes with Aioli
These Cheesy Jalapeño Quinoa Cakes with Aioli make a great appetizer or lunch. With green onions, spicy peppers and Fontina cheese, they’re packed with flavor!
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Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® Tri-Color Quinoa
- 3/4 cup grated fontina cheese
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tbsp jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
For quinoa cakes
For aioli
Instructions
Make these spicy, savory cakes with our Success® Tri-Color Quinoa and enjoy the flavors of melted Fontina cheese, jalapeño peppers, green onions and more! Topped with fresh, homemade lemon aioli, they’re hard to beat.
For quinoa cakes:
Step 1
Prepare quinoa according to package directions.
Step 2
Combine quinoa, cheese, flour, green onion, egg, jalapeño, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl. Stir until well blended.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Form quinoa mixture into small patties (about 1/4 cup mixture for each). Place a few patties at a time in heated skillet. Cook approximately 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Keep quinoa cakes warm while frying remaining cakes.
For aioli:
Step 4
Combine mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Stir until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with warm quinoa cakes.
Like Jalapeño Poppers, But Better
Enjoy these cheesy jalapeño bites as a light lunch or make them as appetizers for your next get-together. Made with simple ingredients, these quinoa cakes are deliciously savory, are 100% vegetarian and are packed with plant-powered protein.
Aside from their versatility, these little cakes also pack a flavor punch thanks to the homemade aioli. Made out of a few simple ingredients, this dip is delicious with a wide variety of recipes. Simply mix together mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and a pinch of cayenne pepper, and you’re set!
With easy ingredients, come easy instructions. The only cookware you’ll need for this recipe is a food processor and a large skillet for pan-frying. This recipe makes up to eight whole cakes, which you can freeze for last-minute lunches or enjoy throughout the week.
Crowd Pleasers
Made smaller, these one-bite patties are a great appetizer for groups. Try serving with a side of Spanish rice.
