Salmon Quinoa Cakes with Lemon Tahini Sauce

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🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let cool.

Flake cooked salmon into a large mixing bowl.

Add cooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, parsley, eggs, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin to the bowl.

Mix all ingredients until well combined.

Form the mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the patties to the skillet, cooking in batches if necessary.

Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

While cakes are cooking, prepare the lemon tahini sauce by whisking tahini, water, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl until smooth.

Serve the salmon quinoa cakes warm, drizzled with lemon tahini sauce.

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