Meatless Monday! Southwest Quinoa Sliders Recipe

Ingredients

• important part of eating meatless is incorporating a variety of grains,
• These have corn and black beans in them
• which adds to the southwest flair, I do wonder if maybe a few tablespoons of
• cooked rice mixed in may make them even better. As you know, I do some of my
• thinking about recipes as I write these posts :). I really do like the avocado
• topping that is served with these sliders. It's basically a guacamole with
• yogurt added, and I am okay with that because it has such a nice, creamy texture
• and bright cilantro flavor that complements the patties. As always, if you have
• any questions please feel free to comment or e-mail me. Happy Earth Day
• everyone! Don't forget your reusable bags if you go shopping!
• Southwest Quinoa Sliders
• Makes 6
• Ingredients:
• 1/2 avocado, pitted and
• chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon cilantro,
• chopped
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup quinoa, cooked
• 2 tablespoons Mexican-blend
• cheese or Habanero cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1 whole egg
• 1/4 cup corn, fresh or
• thawed from frozen
• 1/4 cup black beans,
• canned, drained and rinsed
• salt and pepper, to taste
• olive oil
• 6 slider buns, toasted if
• desired
• lettuce, if desired
• tomato slices, if desired
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