Make these jalapeño and fontina cakes with our Success® Tri-Color Quinoa and enjoy the flavors of melted fontina cheese, spicy 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
Meanwhile, 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 the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with warm quinoa cakes.
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