Cumin
Quinoa Patties Recipe
Ingredients
:
1
cup water
1/2
cup quinoa, rinsed
1
medium carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
1
cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4
cup panko 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
Optional:
Sour cream, salsa and minced fresh cilantro
How
To Make Cumin Quinoa Patties :
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 8 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.
Nutrition
Facts :
2
patties: 235 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 273mg
sodium, 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:
2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 lean meat.