Quinoa Pinto Bean Patties
- At February 8, 2010
- By megan
- In Cornmeal, garlic, patties, Peppers, pinto beans, quinoa, side dish
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Patties are fun to make when there isn’t much time to make dinner. This recipe is really simple because I planned to serve these patties with a flavorful cheese and guacamole. If you spice them up more than I did, let me know what you added and how they turned out.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1/4 red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup water
- 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and well drained
- 1 green pepper, finely chopped
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2-3/4 cup yellow corn meal
- sea salt
- fresh ground black pepper
Bring the water to a boil and then add a pinch of sea salt, the rinsed quinoa, onion, and garlic. Stir, cover, return to a boil, and then simmer on low until all of the liquid is absorbed- 20 minutes or so.
Meanwhile, prep the other ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, add the rinsed beans and chopped pepper. When all of the water is absorbed into the quinoa, remove it from heat and fluff it with a fork. Let it sit uncovered for 10 minutes or so to cool a little and then add it to the large mixing bowl. Add some sea salt and pepper and mix until evenly combined. Then add the beaten egg and mix. Next add the cornmeal (a little more or a little less depending on the moisture content of your quinoa) and mix until you have a batter.
Drop 1/4 cup scoops onto a hot lightly oiled griddle or fry pan and pan fry like pancakes for a few minutes on each side. I served mine with a simple guacamole (avocado, mined garlic, squirt of lime, sea salt, pepper) and Tillamook white cheddar cheese. Enjoy.
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