Freezer-Friendly Homemade Black Bean Quinoa Patties

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Our recipe for Freezer-Friendly Homemade Black Bean Quinoa Patties helps make your resolutions just a tad easier. Lightly pan-fried in Mazola® Corn Oil, and getting protein from beans and whole grains this comfort food comes without the guilt. A clinical study showed that Mazola Corn Oil reduces cholesterol 2x more than extra virgin olive oil. To learn more about this claim, visit Mazola.com.

Have you ever tried panfrying or sautéeing dinner only to have a charred mess in the skillet and a kitchen full of smoke? Yup, I’ve been there. Totes McGoats. That was, until I learned how to decipher which oils to use for different cooking applications. Smoke point matters, y’all.

In this recipe for Freezer-Friendly Homemade Black Bean Quinoa Patties, we’re using Mazola Corn Oil which you can find at your local grocery store nationwide. With a smoke point of 450°F, it can stand up to the heat better than your average cooking oil. No more smoking out your kitchen!

Beyond replacing butter with corn oil in this recipe, we’re getting a major protein boost from black beans and quinoa. Trying to stick to that “eat more veggies” promise I made for the new year. We’re not going full on vegetarian (I love bacon way too much), but even making small swaps a couple times a week helps!

Instead of a dairy based yogurt or cream sauce, I whipped up an avocado crema to give the perfect spicy-tangy topper for our Black Bean Quinoa Patties.

Freezer-Friendly Homemade Black Bean Quinoa Patties

Cook quinoa according to package directions. Allow to cool completely prior to mixing with other ingredients. If you’re short on time, pour the quinoa out onto a large plate and place in the freezer to speed things up.

Mix cooled quinoa, drained black beans, eggs, shallot, red pepper, cilantro, garlic, cheese and spices together. Add just enough bread crumbs so that the mixture forms patties without crumbling apart. A few tablespoons should do the trick.

Form small patties, a few inches round and about 1/2 inch thick.

In a large skillet add 2 Tb. corn oil. Heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. Gently place 5-6 patties and allow to cook 3-4 minutes per side, flipping carefully. Once golden on both sides and warmed throughout, place on a plate lined with paper towels to allow the excess oil to dry off. Continue the process with remaining patties.

If desired, combine chunked avocados with 1 bunch of cilantro, diced jalapeno, 2 Tb. corn oil, and salt in a blender until desired texture is reached. Serve alongside the patties.

Freezer-Friendly Homemade Black Bean Quinoa Patties

Yield: 12 patties

Our recipe for Freezer-Friendly Homemade Black Bean Quinoa Patties helps make your resolutions to eat better this year easier than ever

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Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa or 2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
• 15 oz. black beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 eggs
• 1 shallot, diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 3 Tb. cilantro, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 3 Tb. - 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
• 3-4 Tb. Mazola® Corn Oil
• Avocado Crema Ingredients
• 2 avocados, cut into large chunks
• 1 bunch of cilantro
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 jalapeno, diced
• 2 Tb. corn oil
• salt to taste

Instructions

Cook quinoa according to package directions.  Allow to cool completely prior to mixing with other ingredients.  If you're short on time, pour the quinoa out onto a large plate and place in the freezer to speed things up.

Mix cooled quinoa, drained black beans, eggs, shallot, red pepper, cilantro, garlic, cheese and spices together.  Add just enough bread crumbs so that the mixture forms patties without crumbling apart.  A few tablespoons should do the trick.

Form small patties, a few inches round and about 1/2 inch thick.

In a large skillet add 2 Tb. corn oil.  Heat over medium-high heat until shimmering.  Gently place 5-6 patties and allow to cook 3-4 minutes per side, flipping carefully.  Once golden on both sides and warmed throughout, place on a plate lined with paper towels to allow the excess oil to dry off.  Continue the process with remaining patties.

If desired, combine chunked avocados with 1 bunch of cilantro, diced jalapeno, juice of one lime, 2 Tb. corn oil, and salt in a blender until desired texture is reached.  Serve alongside the patties.

 

Our Freezer-Friendly Homemade Black Bean Quinoa Patties are pan-fried to perfection in Mazola® Corn Oil! Mazola Cooking Oil is made of 100% pure oil with no additives, so the great flavor of your food comes through. All Mazola oils are cholesterol free and have become a healthful tradition in America.

Looking for more easy recipes highlighting awesome veggies? Try our Sweet Potato Zoodle Stir Fry and this Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Sundried Tomatoes and Spinach.

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