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Quinoa and Black Bean Cakes with Cumin and Chile

URL: https://www.michelledudash.com/2019/01/29/msg-get-the-facts-on-monosodium-glutamate/

Ingredients

The cakes

  • 1 cup quinoa dry
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1¾ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon MSG (monosodium glutamate)
  • 1 cup cooked black beans
  • ¼ cup roasted red bell peppers diced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon or lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder

To serve

  • as needed sliced avocado
  • as needed salsa
  • as needed hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Soak quinoa in water for 5 minutes, then strain.
  2. Heat oil in a saucepan, add quinoa and white parts of scallions, cooking until aromatic.
  3. Add broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover, cooking for 20 minutes.
  4. Let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff quinoa.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  6. Mash black beans in the pot with quinoa, then mix in remaining ingredients.
  7. Scoop mixture onto the sheet pan to form patties and brush with oil.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes until slightly dried and cohesive.
  9. Serve with avocado, salsa, or hot sauce, and remaining scallions.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
250
Total fat
7g
Total carbohydrates
35g
Total protein
10g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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