Quinoa Cakes with Eggplant-Tomato Ragù and Smoked Mozzarella Recipe | Epicurious.com
"Food editor Lillian Chou, who is also gourmet's resident runner of marathons, swears by quinoa: "I have so much more energy if I eat it before a race!" And transforming this power grain into crisp cakes topped with a substantial rustic sauce and gooey softened mozzarella creates another compelling reason to love it?it just tastes so good...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups water
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1 cup quinoa
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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4 to 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 1/2 pounds eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 cup drained bottled roasted red peppers, rinsed and chopped
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3/4 cup water
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1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
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1/4 pound smoked mozzarella, diced (1 cup)
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