Cheesy Jalapeño Quinoa Cakes with Aioli
Make these Jalapeno and Cheese Quinoa Cakes with our homemade aioli, green onions, spicy peppers, and fontina. Pan fry them as appetizers or a light lunch.
SERVES
8
Ingredients
For the Cakes
- 1 bag Success® Tri-Color Quinoa
- ¾ cup grated Fontina cheese
- 3 Tbsps flour
- 1 Tbsp jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 each green onions (green part only)
- 1 each egg, lightly beaten
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- salt, to taste
- 2 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
For the Aioli
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 each garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ⅛ tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)
Instructions
Make these jalapeño and fontina cakes with our Success® Tri-Color Quinoa and enjoy tasty morsels of melted cheese, spicy peppers, green onions, and olive oil, as well as a fresh homemade lemon aioli.
Step 1
For the cakes: prepare quinoa according to package directions.
Step 2
Place all quinoa cake ingredients except oil in a mixing bowl. Stir until well blended. Season to taste with salt.
Step 3
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Form quinoa mixture into small patties (about ¼ cup for each). Place patties a few at a time in heated skillet. Cook approximately 5 minutes per side or until golden brown. Keep quinoa cakes warm while frying remaining cakes. Serve with aioli.
Step 4
For the Aioli: combine mayonnaise, garlic, zest and juice of lemon, and cayenne pepper in food processor bowl. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with warm quinoa cakes.
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Like Jalapeño Poppers, But Better
Enjoy these cheesy, jalapeño bites as a light lunch or make them as apps for your next get-together. Made with simple ingredients, these quinoa cakes are deliciously savory and offer the best of both worlds– 100% vegetarian and packed with plant-powered protein.
Aside from their versatility, the next perk you’ll get from making these cakes is the homemade aioli. With a few simple ingredients, this dip can come in handy in a wide variety of recipes. These include mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper.
With easy ingredients, comes easy instructions. The only cookware you’ll need for this recipe includes a food processor and a large skillet for pan-frying. Additionally, this recipe makes up to eight whole cakes, which you can freeze for last-minute lunches or enjoy throughout the week.
Crowd Pleasers
Make into smaller one bite-size patties for a great appetizer for groups.
