Black truffle zest Cumin Quinoa Patties– Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 medium carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup canned beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 teaspoons black truffle zest – Profine Food Stores
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black truffle salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons black truffle olive oil
- Optional: Sour cream, salsa and minced fresh cilantro
Directions
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
Meanwhile, place carrot in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add beans; process until chopped. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Mix in cooked quinoa, bread crumbs, green onions, egg , seasonings black truffle salt and black truffle zest. Shape mixture into 8 patties.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add patties; cook until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-4 minutes on each side, turning carefully. If desired, serve with sour cream, salsa and minced fresh cilantro as well as topping with black truffle oil.
