Crisp Quinoa Cakes With Cilantro, Scallions and Sriracha

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• Salt
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup chopped scallions
• 1 tablespoon sriracha
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Lime wedges for serving

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

    110 calories; 4 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 14 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 49 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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8 to 10 cakes

Preparation

1. Put the quinoa, a large pinch of salt and 2 1/4 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, and then adjust the heat so that the mixture bubbles gently. Cover, and cook, stirring once, until the grains are very tender and begin to burst, 25 to 30 minutes. When they are starchy and thick, transfer them to a large bowl to cool for a few minutes.
2. Heat the oven to 200. Fold the cilantro, scallions, and sriracha into the quinoa, and add a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper. With your hands, form the mixture into 8 patties.
3. Put 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is warm, cook 4 cakes at a time until the bottoms are nicely browned and crisp, about 4 minutes. Flip, and brown on the other side, another 4 minutes. Transfer the cakes to the oven to keep warm while you cook the second batch with another tablespoon of oil. Serve with lime wedges.

1 hour 15 minutes