Quinoa Corn Patties with Cool and Creamy Onion Dip
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Yield: 4 servings
 
Ingredients
Quinoa Corn Patties:
  • ¼ cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup warm water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup (about 1 medium-large cob) corn kernels, cooked (either steamed or grilled) and cut off the cob
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or chives
  • 4-6 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • Canola oil, for shallow frying
Cool and Creamy Onion Dip:
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ small onion, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
  1. For the Quinoa Corn Patties, soak the quinoa in cold water for 15 minutes; strain through a fine mesh sieve, then thoroughly rinse under cold running water.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a medium lidded saucepan over medium heat; add the onion and sauté until softened and starting to turn golden, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute more.
  3. Add the rinsed quinoa, warm water, salt, and pepper. Turn the heat up to high and bring up to a boil; once boiling, give it a stir, cover the saucepan, and turn heat down to a gentle simmer. Cook 14 minutes, then turn heat off and let sit with the lid on for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Cool slightly, then transfer to a medium bowl and stir in the corn, eggs, and parsley. Stir in 4 tablespoons of breadcrumbs, then add 1 to 2 tablespoons more as needed so the mixture holds its shape when formed into patties. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
  4. Add canola oil to lightly coat the bottom of a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the patties and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
  5. For the Cool and Creamy Onion Dip, stir together all ingredients; cover and keep refrigerated until serving.
Recipe by An Edible Mosaic™ at https://www.anediblemosaic.com/quinoa-corn-patties-with-cool-creamy-onion-dip/