Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed, divided
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1/3 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs

Method

  • Combine water and quinoa in a pot. Bring to a boil; simmer until water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Add corn, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until corn is defrosted, about 5 minutes.
  • Mash beans in a bowl using a fork. Add quinoa and corn mixture; mash until well combined. Add eggs; mix well. Stir in bread crumbs. Form mixture into 4 flat, round patties.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet; cook patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.