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Cheesy Quinoa Sliders

Name: Cheesy Quinoa Sliders
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 pinch salt and pepper; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions; 1 egg; 1 egg yolk; 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 12 slider buns, split; 1 avocado, sliced; 1 cup prepared pesto

Prep 30 min
Total 45 min
Servings 12

May 11, 2018

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked quinoa
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 pinch salt and pepper
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup vegetable oil
12 slider buns, split
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup prepared pesto

Steps

1

Cook the quinoa in boiling water until little spirals form, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
2

Once cooled, add the flour, Parmesan and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
3

Then add the cilantro, scallions, egg and egg yolk. Stir again to combine. Lastly, add the cubes of cheese. Give it one more stir.
4

Using your hands, form meatball-sized balls and place them on a rimmed baking sheet.
5

Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet until hot. Add the sliders and cook on both sides until browned and crispy and the cheese is melting.
6

Serve on slider buns with sliced avocado and pesto sauce.