Dinner

Basil Quinoa Cake is for Dinner.

Basil Quinoa Cake takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Basil Quinoa Cake takes 20 minutes to cook.

Basil Quinoa Cake makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Basil Quinoa Cake are:

2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 small white or yellow onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup bread crumbs (plus a few extra tablespoons if needed)
1-3 tablespoons olive oil

Here is how you make Basil Quinoa Cake:

Combine cooked quinoa, beaten eggs, and salt together in a medium bowl. Add basil, cheese, garlic, and onion, and stir until evenly mixed.Add bread crumbs and let stand so crumbs absorb some moisture. The mixture should be easily formed into balls without falling apart. If needed, add a couple tablespoons of breadcrumbs and let stand a few minutes more. (Note: For the gluten-free diners out there, try using 2 slices gluten-free bread toasted and crushed plus 2-3 tablespoons of any savory gluten-free flour ? I used chickpea flour!)Heat the olive oil (enough to coat the bottom of the pan ? the exact amount will depend on the size of the pan you use, but 2 tablespoons should be enough) in a frying pan over medium heat. Pat the mixture into patties (1/4 cup servings work well) and cook in batches, about 10 minutes per side or until browned and crispy. Flatten each patty as the first side cooks until each is about 1/2 inch thick. Flip carefully!Repeat with remaining mixture! Allow the excess oil to drain from the patties on a thin layer of paper towel, and serve alongside a salad, in a pita-pocket sandwich, or just about any other way imaginable. (My next idea? Quinoa-cake Parmesan!)Serving Size: Makes 12 pattiesNumber of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LUNARRAINE.

The nutritional information for Basil Quinoa Cake is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 147.4

• Total Fat: 5.6 g
• Cholesterol: 63.3 mg
• Sodium: 81.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 14.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
• Protein: 5.4 g

The dietary needs meet for Basil Quinoa Cake is Vegetarian