Quinoa Black Bean Bites

 Greetings,

These Quinoa Black Bean bites are one of my favourite creations to pair with a salad. The recipe is quite simple, and so basic that you can get creative with it, adding your ground nuts and seeds and spices as you desire.

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa

1 large sweet potato (or you can use any potato)

1 cup cooked black beans (1/4 cup dried beans)

1/8 cup arrowroot/tapioca powder

salt, powdered turmeric, cumin and dried thyme/Italian seasoning for taste - try 1/2 tsp of each or just a few dashes.

Method

1. Cook quinoa (1/2 cup grain to 1 cup water, which can be seasoned with salt, turmeric and cumin as well). Also cook the black beans and sweet potato.

2. Mash the potato and black beans separately.

3. Combine the mashed potato and beans with the quinoa, arrowroot.tapioca and seasonings in a large bowl.

4. With a spoon, scoop off small bits of mush, roll into small balls. Place directly on a greased flat sheet,

5. Bake at low-medium heat until the balls get golden brown or develop a crispy exterior.

Allow to cool, store in an airtight container lined with paper towel. 

They also pair great with my besan quiche!

Hope you fulljoy these! With a dipping sauce they make the perfect appetizers if you are having friends and family over for a special celebration! Just insert toothpicks to serve! 

This is definitely one my womb-friendly recipes.

Blessed Love

Sis Ila Addis