Description
These Quinoa Patties with Black Beans and Corn are the BEST vegan patties ever. They hold together well and are full of flavor. Quinoa+Black Beans=tons of protein. Easy, clean-eating recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained/dried well
- 2 cups water
- 8–10 basil leaves, chopped
- 1 1/2 cup cooked black beans (or 1–15 ounce can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- grapeseed oil, for frying (or oil of choice)
- avocado slices (optional)
- lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Put the quinoa and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover. Cook until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the quinoa to cool slightly.
- To the cooled quinoa, add the basil leaves, black beans, corn, salt, a few turns of freshly ground black pepper, lime juice, and garlic powder. Mix well. Then, with a potato masher, mash the mixture together. Slowly add the cornmeal until you have a stiff mixture.
- Cover a large skillet pan with a thin layer of oil and heat the oil over medium high heat. Form the mixture into 2″ balls (smaller for nuggets). Flatten the balls and fry in the oil 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve with avocado slices and lime wedges, if desired. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: main meal
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pattie
- Calories: 116
- Sugar: 1.75g
- Sodium: 148mg
- Fat: 1.8g
- Carbohydrates: 22.2g
- Protein: 4.9g