Quinoa Cakes with Mushrooms, Bacon & Sunnyside Fried Eggs
A breakfast that is a super food. YUM! Try this tasty and healthy Quinoa Cakes with Mushrooms, Bacon & Sunnyside Fried Eggs for your next family brunch. Excellent recipe. – These Quinoa Cakes are flavored with garlic and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, then pan-fried in olive oil until golden brown and crispy on the outside. They’re great on their own, slathered with ripe avocado or drizzled with hot sauce.
Quinoa is a whole grain that’s packed with protein and fiber. It comes in a variety of colors including red, yellow and black. Once cooked, it can be used in a variety of ways. These Crispy Quinoa Cakes are flavored with fresh garlic and Parmesan cheese, then pan-fried in olive oil until golden brown and crispy on each side. It’s a great side dish for breakfast or dinner!
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These crispy Parmesan quinoa cakes give you the best of both worlds in quinoa — that crispy, crunchy golden brown top, and a fluffy quinoa exterior. If you’ve got leftover quinoa that you don’t know what to do with, this is a great way to use it up. My favorite part about quinoa cakes has to be the versatility. I have made these many, many times, and each time I make it the mix-ins are slightly different. Give it any flavor theme you want, and use your favorite herbs and cheeses.
Tips on How to Use Quinoa in Different Recipes
- Quinoa is a versatile grain that can be used in sweet or savory dishes.
- To make quinoa pancakes, simply substitute quinoa for the flour in your favorite pancake recipe.
- Quinoa can also be used in place of rice in many recipes.
- For a quick and easy quinoa dish, try stir-frying it with vegetables and your favorite seasonings.
- Quinoa is also delicious in soups and salads.
- You can even bake breads, muffins, and cakes with quinoa flour!
- And last but not least, you should definitely try using quinoa as an egg replacement in any baked goods recipe!
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A breakfast that is a super food. YUM! Try this tasty and healthy Quinoa Cakes with Mushrooms, Bacon & Sunnyside Fried Eggs for your next family brunch.
- Prep Time: :15
- Cook Time: :30
- Total Time: :45
- Yield: 2-4 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stove Top
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely grated (use a microplane of possible)
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4–6 strips of bacon
- 2 eggs, for frying
- 2 cups quartered white button mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon finely sliced chives
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine quinoa, eggs, Parmigiano Reggiano, flour, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined then form into 4 large cakes (just like crab cakes). Heat a large non-stick saute pan and add vegetable oil. Once hot, gently place cakes in the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, turning regularly. Once golden brown and crispy remove from pan and set aside to drain on a paper towel. Season with salt.
- Fry bacon in pan for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Add a little more olive oil to the pan and brown mushrooms – 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. In a separate non-stick pan fry 2 eggs in a little vegetable oil, about 3-4 minutes on one side – yolks should still be soft.
- To assemble, place quinoa cakes on plate, top with mushrooms, bacon slices and a fried egg. Sprinkle with sliced chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2