Southwestern cuisine is a fusion of ingredients from Native American, Mexican and Spanish cultures. Similar to Mexican fare, it's known for its spices—specifically chili pepper—and use of beans in dishes.
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This recipe includes both, plus plenty of quinoa, which contains all nine of the essential amino acids.
Southwestern Quinoa Cakes can be served as an appetizer or entr?e.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa, cooked according to package directions and cooled
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 3 teaspoons olive or grapeseed oil
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (any mix or type is fine)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoon scallions (white and green parts), chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon corn meal
