Cheesy Black Bean Chipotle Quinoa Fritters

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

quinoa (rinsed and drained)

2 cups

water

3/4 cup

finely chopped cauliflower (*See Notes)

2 cloves

garlic (pressed through a garlic press)

green onions (trimmed of the root ends and minced)

1/2 cup

shredded Cheddar cheese

chipotles in adobo (finely minced)

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

3 cups

cooked black beans (15-ounce, drained and rinsed, or 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed)

egg (beaten)

1/4 cup

roughly chopped fresh cilantro or parsley leaves

2 cups

Panko bread crumbs

peanut (canola, or vegetable oil for frying)

Optional (for serving: Smoked Paprika and Chipotle Sauce)