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    Home » Type » Appetizers

    Garlicky Red Quinoa Patties with Mango Black Bean Salsa

    Published: Mar 24, 2014 · Modified: Mar 3, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

    Garlicky Red Quinoa Patties with Mango Black Bean Salsa Recipe 1

    One of the perks of living in Florida is that when fruit trees bear fruit, people suddenly have more than they know what do with, and the wealth inevitably gets shared. I remember waking up to a huge box of mangos on my front porch one morning when I lived there during law school…

    One of my friend’s parents’ had a mango tree in their backyard (along with a grapefruit tree, those lucky ducks) and I was absolutely certain the fruit was from her family (who also frequently dropped off oranges and avocados that they got from a friend who also had fruit trees).

    Well, just leaving them on the doorstep does sound like something my dad would do, my friend said with a laugh when I asked her about them; however, later when she asked her dad, he said wasn’t the culprit. I asked around a bit more, but never did find out who had left the mango bounty.

    It didn’t matter though; I said a silent thank-you every time I enjoyed one of those delicious mangos, and I had a lot of fun thinking of different ways to use them.

    Garlicky Red Quinoa Patties with Mango Black Bean Salsa Recipe 2

    One of my absolute favorite combos was a black bean and mango concoction I made. I’d mix up a big batch – adding other flavorings like onion, garlic, fresh herbs, and vinegar or lemon juice – and keep it in the fridge all week for quick meals.

    I used to wrap it up in soft tortilla shells, eat it on top of salad greens, or as a topping for brown rice. Even aside from the fact that I got the mangos for free, it was a super cheap and incredibly tasty meal.

    The other day I was at the fresh produce market here in Kuwait and saw stall after stall of produce with beautiful mangos on display. Memories of that mango black bean combo came back to me; before I knew it, I was on my way home with two large armfuls of mangos in tow.

    Here I serve that fabulous salsa on top of garlicky red quinoa patties. The savory flavor of the garlicky patties is the perfect contrast to the sweet, fruity flavor of the salsa. It doesn’t take much time to fry up the quinoa patties, but if time is an issue, the Mango Black Bean Salsa is also wonderful on top of regular quinoa.

    Garlicky Red Quinoa Patties with Mango Black Bean Salsa Recipe 3

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    Garlicky Red Quinoa Patties with Mango Black Bean Salsa
    Prep time:  10 mins
    Cook time:  25 mins
    Total time:  35 mins
    Yield: 3 lunch-sized or 6 appetizer-sized portions
     
    Ingredients
    Garlicky Red Quinoa Patties:
    • 2 cups (250 g) cooked red quinoa (I used Bob’s Red Mill)
    • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
    • 1 large clove garlic, grated on a microplane or crushed using a mortar and pestle
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • Oil, for shallow frying
    Mango Black Bean Salsa:
    • 1 (16 oz) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
    • 1 mango, peeled and diced
    • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    • 2 tablespoons mango vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
    Instructions
    1. For the patties, mix together all ingredients with a fork in a large bowl, smashing the quinoa a bit against the side of the bowl.
    2. Add enough oil to generously coat the bottom of a large skillet, and heat over medium-high. Once hot, add the quinoa batter in 2-tablespoon-sized portions, slightly flattening each (be careful not to over-crowd the pan). Cook the patties until golden on each side, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil and finish cooking the rest of the quinoa batter the same way. (You should end up with about 12 to 14 patties.)
    3. For the salsa, stir together all ingredients in a large bowl. Taste and add additional salt as desired.
    4. Serve the patties warm or at room temperature topped with the salsa.
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    Disclosure: I received the quinoa that I used in this recipe for free from Bob’s Red Mill. I did not receive compensation for this post and I was under no obligation to review the product; as always, opinions stated are my own.

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    1. Alaina @ Fabtastic Eats says

      March 25, 2014 at 1:48 pm

      I swear I could live off mangos & grape fruits, your lucky friend!! I want those trees! This combo sounds fantastic, I know we would just love this!!

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    2. Joanne says

      March 25, 2014 at 6:42 am

      Mangoes are apparently in season somewhere, because they are all on sale here in NYC!! And I've been stocking up (i.e. hoarding). Definitely want to make these patties with this salsa!! It would just about make my day.

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    3. Betsy says

      March 25, 2014 at 6:36 am

      I love garlic, and I love mangos, but who thought they'd be great together! As always, Faith, your exquisite creativity has done it again! I can't wait to try this! Betsy

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    4. cheri says

      March 24, 2014 at 10:47 pm

      Mangoes and black beans are the perfect combination. Love this!

      Reply
    5. Letty says

      March 24, 2014 at 10:04 pm

      If you lived in my 'hood, you could get grapefruit, lemons and oranges from my backyard...

      Reply
    6. Happy Valley Chow says

      March 24, 2014 at 8:49 pm

      I've never cooked with quinoa much, this sounds like a fantastic recipe! Great job :)

      Happy Blogging!
      Happy Valley Chow

      Reply
    7. Lisa @ Simple Pairings says

      March 24, 2014 at 7:56 am

      Looks incredible! I love the idea of a quinoa patty, but I love the idea of pairing it with a salsa even more! The thought of a box of mangoes showing up on my doorstep sounds like a dream come true. I live in a place far too seasonal to have mango or grapefruit trees - but a girl can dream, right? Saving this recipe - can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    8. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

      March 24, 2014 at 7:19 am

      Mmm these patties sound fabulous!! And I love that salsa!

      Reply
    9. Rosa says

      March 24, 2014 at 6:14 am

      A great dish! Healthy and tasty - what I love.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    10. Erica says

      March 24, 2014 at 5:09 am

      We should totally plant some kind of fruit tree in our backyard! It'd be amazing to have fresh fruit! Mangoes and black beans do go together SO well. This looks delicious

      Reply

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