Crispy Vegan Patties Quinoa Cakes for Make Ahead Meals

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup white quinoa (rinsed and drained well)
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp granulated garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs
• zest from small lemon (optional)
• 1/4 cup parsley (optional)
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
• 1 cup cucumber (diced)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, dill, flat-leaf parsley, or mint (chopped)
• 1/4 cup scallions or red onions (chopped)
• 1 1/2 cup (1 can) cooked chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 tsp salt (add more to taste)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• crumbled goat cheese
• balsamic glaze