Quinoa & Bean Patties

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 3 tblsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 small red pepper (capsicum), diced

• 3 cloves garlic, diced

• 1 small red onions, diced

• 1 can organic black beans, drained

• ½ cup fresh cilantro (coriander)

• 3 cups quinoa (cooked)

• 2 organic eggs, beaten

• 1 cup organic bread crumbs (plus a bit extra for coating)

• 1 tsp mixed dried or fresh herbs

• Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)

• Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method:

• Sauté the red pepper in 1 tablespoon of olive oil for about 3 minutes. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until soft. Let cool slightly.

• Put the drained and rinsed black beans, cilantro and the red pepper/onion/garlic mix into a food processor and blend.

• Combine the bean mix with all the other ingredients and form patties (this should make about 8 patties).  Coat in bread crumbs.

• Fry the patties in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat for a couple of minutes on each side.

Nutrition (per serve):

Calories 440; Fat 14.9 g; Sat. Fat 2.3 g; Carbs 61.8 g; Sugar 4.2 g; Fiber 7.9 g; Protein 16.9 g