Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground fennel
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 1 cup vanilla Nourish plant-based protein powder
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lay black beans on a lined cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes to dry them out. Allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in medium skillet. Add garlic and shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Add cooked beans, garlic, and shallots to the food processor with the remaining ingredients. Pulse until mix and a dough forms. Don’t completely pureé.
- Scoop out about 2 tablespoons worth of mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Refrigerate overnight for best results.
- Add additional olive oil to a pan and pan fry until crispy.
| NUTRITIONAL INFO | PER SERVING |
|---|---|
| Calories | 130 (35 from fat) |
| Total fat | 4g |
| Saturated fat | .5g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 190mg |
| Carbohydrate | 16g (6g dietary fiber, 1g sugar) |
| Protein | 8g |
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