Cumin Quinoa Patties

• Total Time: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

• Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 medium carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup canned white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 3 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Sour cream, salsa and minced fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
• Meanwhile, place carrot in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add beans; process until chopped. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Mix in cooked quinoa, bread crumbs, green onions, egg and seasonings. Shape mixture into eight patties.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add patties; cook until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-4 minutes on each side, turning carefully. If desired, serve with optional ingredients.

SOURCE: Taste of Home