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Quinoa Patties with Arugula-Tomato Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 Tbsp flaxseed meal
  • 2½ Tbsp water
  • 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt, divided
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 (5-oz) pkg arugula
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (or use fresh parsley or basil)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  2. Stir together flaxseed meal and water, and let stand 5 minutes to thicken.
  3. Mash beans into a thick paste in a bowl. Mix in flaxseed mixture, green onions, cooked quinoa, ¾ tsp salt, and cumin. Shape into 6 patties.
  4. Cook patties, in 2 batches, in 1 Tbsp hot oil per batch in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  5. Combine arugula and tomatoes. Whisk together 2 Tbsp oil, cilantro, lime juice, and ¼ tsp salt; drizzle over arugula mixture. Toss. Serve with patties.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ (16-oz) pkg carrots, cut into 3-inch sticks
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine all ingredients on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange in a single layer. Bake 25 minutes or until browned, turning once halfway through.

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