Basil Quinoa Cakes

These are delicious and so simple. Perfect for weeknight dinners and portable enough for lunch the next day. I was inspired by this recipe at TheGreatist but modified it a bit.

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups cooked quinoa
• 4 eggs, beaten
• salt
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil (which I get from the plant in my kitchen window)
• 1 small onion (I usually use red)
• garlic
• 1/4 cup goat cheese (I usually end up throwing in more than this due to my goat cheese obsession)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• a few tablespoons olive oil

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1. First combine eggs, quinoa and some salt and mix together. Add in basil, cheese, onion and some garlic. 
2. Add breadcrumbs and let stand for a few minutes.
3. Take small handfuls of the mixture and form into balls.
4. Heat oil in the pan and add quinoa balls in small batches (usually around 4-5 at a time)
5. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side, pressing slightly on the ball with a spatula

Perfect on their own or with a side salad. Enjoy!