Mexican Style Quinoa Patties Recipe

Ingredients:

             2½ C cooked quinoa, cooled
             1 jalapeno, finely chopped
             ⅓ C onion, finely chopped
             1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
             1½ tsp taco seasoning
             ½ C shredded cheddar cheese
             ½ C gluten-free oats, ground (I used my food processor to ground them)
             ½ tsp seasoned salt
             1 clove garlic, minced
             ¾ C canned black beans, drained, rinsed and dried
             1 tomato, finely chopped (cut the tomato in half, scoop out the insides and then chop
             3 egg whites
             2 tbsp vegetable oil plus more if needed

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients, minus the egg whites.
2. Add the egg whites and mix well.
3. Heat the oil over medium heat in a cast iron skillet.
4. Press the quinoa mixture into a ⅓ C size measuring cup and place in the heated oil. Only place four at a time in the pan so it's easy to flip them. Lightly press the patties with a spatula and then cook each side for 3-4 minutes or until golden.
5. Enjoy topped with sour cream.

Prep time:20mins

Cook time:20mins

Recipe Source:thisgalcooks