Southwest Quinoa Patties With Avocado Sauce

• 2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa, chilled
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 1/4 cups black beans
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaf
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder (or regular chili powder)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (or Monterrey jack)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided (or butter)
• 1 avocado, coarsely chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• salt and pepper, to taste
• water, to thin

1. In a food processor add 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa and ingredients eggs through salt. Combine for 15 seconds or well incorporated.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, add the quinoa-bean mixture along with the remaining 1 cup of cooked quinoa and shredded cheese. Stir to combine and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3. While quinoa mixture is chilling, prepare avocado sauce. In a blender or food processor, add all ingredients avocado through water, starting with 1/3 cup water and add 1 Tbsp at a time until desired consistency is reached. I added about 1/2 cup for a slightly thick sauce that is spreadable, add more or less to your preference. Set aside.
4. In a large skillet*, heat 1/2 tbsp oil or butter over medium heat (oil is divided since you will be cooking in 2 batches). Meanwhile, form 12 patties about a 1/2 in thick (I used a 1/4 measuring cup to divide mixture up evenly, then slightly flatten). Cook for about 6-9 minutes on each side or until browned and a crust is formed. Using a spatula, carefully flip over and cook an additional 6-9 minutes or until browned. Heat remaining 1/2 Tbsp oil or butter in pan and cook remaining patties for about 6-9 minutes on each side or until golden crust is formed.
5. Serve with avocado sauce and enjoy!

quinoa, eggs, onion, red bell pepper, black beans, garlic, cilantro leaf, ground cumin, chipotle powder, salt, cheddar cheese, vegetable oil, avocado, lime, cilantro, salt, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/southwest-quinoa-patties-with-avocado-sauce-496883 (may not work)