Cheesy Quinoa Cakes With A Roasted Garlic And Lemon Aioli

• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 2/3 cup grated Fontina cheese
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• aioli
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 head garlic, roasted
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. For the cakes: Place all ingredients, except for the oil, into a mixing bowl and stir together until well combined. Season with salt and allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes.
2. Pour oil into a large saute pan and place over medium heat.
3. Form 1/4 cup patties with the quinoa mixture and place in the heated saute pan. (this will have to be done in batches).
4. Cook quinoa cakes for about 5 minutes on each side. Repeat with the remaining patties until all of the cakes have been cooked. Set aside.
5. For the aioli: Place all ingredients into a food processor, season with salt and pepper and blend until smooth. Pour into a small bowl and serve alongside the warm quinoa cakes.

quinoa, cheese, allpurpose, green onions, egg, fresh ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, aioli, light mayonnaise, garlic, lemon, cayenne pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-quinoa-cakes-with-a-roasted-garlic-and-lemon-aioli-495792 (may not work)