Crispy Quinoa and Bean Cakes With Salad

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Ingredients

  • Leftovers from Quinoa With Sweet Potatoes, Kale, and Pesto:
  • 3 cups  cooked quinoa
  • 3 cups  cooked sweet potatoes and kale, roughly chopped
  • Additional ingredients:
  • 1 15.5-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup  grated Parmesan (about 2 ounces)
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons  olive oil, plus more if necessary
  • 1 tablespoon  red wine vinegar
  • 6 cups  mixed greens (about 4 ounces)
  • 1 pint  cherry tomatoes, halved

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a medium bowl, mash the beans with a fork. Add the quinoa, sweet potatoes and kale, eggs, Parmesan, ½ teaspoon salt, and
¼ teaspoon pepper and mix to combine. Dividing evenly, form the mixture into twelve 3-inch patties (about ½ cup each).

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. In batches, cook the patties until browned and
cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side (adding more oil if necessary).

In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add
the greens and tomatoes and toss to combine. Serve with the quinoa and bean patties.