Cheesy Quinoa Sliders

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

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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.