1/2cuppanko breadcrumbsoptional: crushed almonds or walnuts
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
1/4teaspoonsea salt
1/2teaspooncumin
1teaspoonchili powder
1teaspoonoregano
1/4teaspoonred pepper flakesoptional
olive oilor non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Add quinoa to water and bring to a boil of high heat, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook 12-15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and leave the lid on while preparing the other ingredients.
Preheat oven to Broil.
In a medium mixing bowl, add drained black beans and mash well with a fork. Add cooked quinoa and all other ingredients. Shape mixture into 15 balls and place on a nonstick baking sheet. Either mist or brush all sides with olive oil, or spray with a nonstick olive oil spray.
Place baking sheet on the middle oven rack and broil 8 minutes, turn over and broil 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve with 2-Ingredient Sour Cream Dip, or dip in your favorite salsa.