Step 1

Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth, pausing to scrap down the sides if necessary.

Step 2

Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.

Step 3

Grate broccoli using a box grater. Use the head only. Reserve the rest of it for other recipes such as stir-frys.

Step 4

Add grated broccoli, quinoa, bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a large mixing bowl. Mix until combined.

Step 5

Take a large spoonful of mixture and form into a patty using your hands. Repeat until all mixture is used.

Step 6

Heat up olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook quinoa cakes for 5-8 minutes each side or until golden brown. Remove from heat and keep warm while you cook the rest of the quinoa cakes.

Step 7

Serve immediately with avocado dip. Enjoy!