Crispy Quinoa Vegan Patties

Name: Crispy Quinoa Vegan Patties
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