QUINOA BEAN CUTLETS

INGREDIENTS

 Quinoa – 1/2 cup cooked

   Black Beans/black turtle beans – 1/4 cup cooked
   Potato – 1 small size boiled
   Oats flour – 1/4 cup
   Carrot – 1/3 cup grated finely

Oil – 2 tsp
   Onion – 1 finely chopped
   Ginger-garlic paste – 1/4 tsp
   Chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
   Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
   Salt to taste

Oil for pan frying the patties (or air fry)

 METHOD

If using dried beans, soak them overnight before cooking them under pressure until tender. Drain, mash, and set aside the water.

Onions are cooked in 2 teaspoons of hot oil until they are translucent. Add the ginger and garlic paste and continue to cook for a few minutes. Add the necessary salt, cumin powder, and chilli powder, and simmer for a further few minutes. Take it off the stove and let it cool.

In a bowl, mix together cooked quinoa, cooked and mashed black beans. Add the sautéed onions, mashed potatoes, shredded carrot, and oat powder and combine thoroughly.

Add salt and any seasoning of your choice. Combine the above mixture to create a dough. Equally divide the mixture, then form it into smooth balls. Then, like in the illustration below, flatten the balls to create patties. You can pan fry or air fry them as well.

The patties should be fried on a tawa over low heat until golden brown on both sides, using minimum oil per patty or air fry them.

It is best served hot with green chutney. 

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS

Black beans and quinoa are both nutrient powerhouses. 

Quinoa is a good source of protein, is high in fibre and has inflammatory properties black beans have resistance which is good for the gut, they control blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels.

CALORIE COUNT 

OVER TO YOU 

 Quinoa bean cutlets. It can be a good option for breakfast, dinner, or even as a snack. It is excellent for weight loss and is vegan-friendly.