What's better than grease, crunch and garlic? I'll wait for your answer. 

This is an ideal recipe to use leftover quinoa for and make a quick and delicious appetizer for entertaining. 

Cakes

1 cup quinoa, cooked

1 egg

1/4 cup panko crumbs

1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper

Mix, and form into small "cakes". Heat a pan on medium-high with canola oil. Fry on each side for a few minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.

Vinaigrette

1 bunch fresh mint

1 clove of garlic

1 small chunk of ginger

1/2 cup olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon

Salt and pepper to taste

Blend until smooth

Drizzle over finished quinoa cakes – enjoy!