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Wait No Longer: Sweet Potato, Quinoa and Black Bean Bites

by Ricki Heller 32 Comments

[Ooh, look at those widdy bits of black bean and sweet potato in there!  Who could resist?]

Even as I slog through my pile of assignments and tests, I’ve been sneaking in here to read everyone’s comments, with much gratitude.  Thanks so much for the “ooomph” I need to complete all this work, and your wonderful support!  You are THE BEST.

And since my willpower for staying away from the blog is about as good as my willpower for staying away from chocolate, here I am again–but only today, and then it’s back to the books.  Why am I popping in, you ask?

Well, since so many of you asked about these squares, it felt shameful to keep you waiting for a recipe that isn’t even mine!  Those Sweet Potato, Quinoa and Black Bean Bites that people are drooling over (and which I ate for breakfast the other day, heated up–divine!), are an easy-peasy adaptation of this recipe.

I basically followed the recipe verbatim, though my version of breadcrumbs was a fresh piece of spelt sourdough bread ground up in the food processor (for gluten-free squares, use a piece of GF bread, or GF breadcrumbs).  I also used organic ketchup rather than tomato paste, fresh cilantro, and omitted the caraway seeds.  Other than that, I patted the mixture into a lightly greased 9 x 9 inch pan and let it bake until dry and firm on top.  Cooled it completely, then cut into little squares, which I placed gingerly on a baking sheet and re-heated until the outsides were a bit crispy.  Honestly, these are fantastic.

Now go enjoy some SPQandBB bites until I get back!

A bientôt,

xo Ricki 🙂

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Filed Under: appetizers, beans and legumes, entrees, gluten free, grains, recipes, snacks, vegan, vegetables Tagged: appetizer, beans, burger, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, grain, quinoa, recipe, recipes, sweet potato, vegan, vegetables, wheat-free

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  1. Celine says

    August 1, 2008 at 9:40 am

    suh-weet! we miss you.

    Reply
  2. VeggieGirl says

    August 1, 2008 at 9:47 am

    Sweet potatoes, quinoa and black beans (and a gluten-free option) – you’re the best!! :0)

    Come back soon!! :0)

    Reply
  3. Katy says

    August 1, 2008 at 10:55 am

    Mmm, these look so tasty and healthy! Yum!

    Good luck with all the work! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Hippolyra says

    August 1, 2008 at 11:54 am

    Ricki, I could kiss you for getting this one posted.

    Thanks my dear!

    H

    Reply
  5. giz says

    August 1, 2008 at 12:48 pm

    Although this combination is totally foreign to me, I suspect I would love it. Once I finish this horrific packing and the move, I’ll give it a try.

    Reply
  6. Meg Wolff says

    August 1, 2008 at 3:19 pm

    Thanks for the link. These look great.

    Reply
  7. Courtney says

    August 1, 2008 at 3:50 pm

    Nice to see you pop back in! Hmmm…wonder if you could be persuaded to post the flan too?! Just kidding–take your time and good luck with all that grading!

    Courtney

    Reply
  8. kathryn says

    August 1, 2008 at 7:45 pm

    These are such an interesting idea. You are so much more adventurous with your grains than I Ricki. Which I find quite inspiring. Quinoa is on the way to being a “normal” part of our diet – largely because of your wondrous tagine.

    And now these look really, really good. Black beans are quite hard to find over here, so do you think I could sub in chickpeas or red kidney beans?

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  9. Bea says

    August 2, 2008 at 11:57 am

    Those look amazing!

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  10. holler says

    August 2, 2008 at 5:13 pm

    These look real good Ricki! I hope you whizz through the rest of your work 🙂

    Reply
  11. Johanna says

    August 2, 2008 at 7:51 pm

    they sure look fantastic – and you deserve a little break from the books every now and again!

    Reply
  12. ruby red vegan says

    August 4, 2008 at 12:35 pm

    I’m so impressed you got the recipe to us so fast, since you’re on your little hiatus and all. Thanks a bunch — these look sooo good!

    Reply
  13. sangeeth says

    August 4, 2008 at 5:22 pm

    Thanks Ricki for pointing it out….I have linked your entry in Soy category but by mistake your pic was added in chicken category….I’ll fix it asap.

    Reply
  14. atxvegn says

    August 4, 2008 at 9:35 pm

    What an interesting recipe! It looks beautiful and like something I will really enjoy.

    Reply
  15. Vegan_Noodle says

    August 5, 2008 at 8:12 am

    Thanks so much for sharing! See you back here soon 🙂

    Reply
  16. debschiff says

    August 5, 2008 at 9:44 am

    For your wonderful blog, I’ve given you the Arte y Pico award. See it here: http://alteredplates.blogspot.com/2008/08/altered-plates-receives-arte-y-pico.html

    d.

    Reply
  17. Lisa says

    August 5, 2008 at 2:07 pm

    You have outdone yourself with this recipe Ricki. A perfect vegetarian treat. Thank you.

    Reply
  18. bee says

    August 5, 2008 at 9:24 pm

    keep peeking in and posting, ricki. you were missed. and good luck with the tests.

    Reply
  19. VeganCowGirl says

    August 7, 2008 at 1:50 am

    I just found your blog – brilliant!

    Reply
  20. VeganCowGirl says

    August 7, 2008 at 8:21 am

    Hey Ricki,
    I just had to ping a post back to you…..you can come to Brussels too! I quit my job teaching college English and high tailed it over here last year. Best decision ever…but that’s me….a little wacky I guess. But, yes, please read and live through – the more the better!!

    Again – great blog!

    Reply
  21. Mihl says

    August 7, 2008 at 11:48 am

    Thank you for dropping by and thinking of us! Good luck with everything!

    Reply
  22. veganhomemade says

    August 8, 2008 at 3:30 pm

    Those do sound really good. Keep on truckin’ with the work!

    Reply
  23. Poonam says

    August 11, 2008 at 2:52 pm

    They sound tempting because I have yet to try such a combination!

    Reply
  24. ClaudiaWR says

    August 12, 2008 at 9:25 am

    Hey! Sweet potatoes and black beans are an incredible combination! Check out my sweet potato-black bean burgers I made a few months ago! http://thevagrantvegan.blogspot.com/search/label/Burgers
    Quinoa is a very nice addition.

    Reply
  25. Joe says

    August 13, 2008 at 5:19 pm

    They look awesome and tasty. Photos are great.

    Joe @ mycookingquest

    Reply
  26. Ashley says

    August 14, 2008 at 4:06 pm

    Mmm yum thanks for posting this recipe!

    Reply
  27. Sophie says

    August 17, 2008 at 3:44 am

    These sound really good Ricki, and full of healthy stuff. I must admit when I saw the picture I wasn’t sure wether to expect sweet or savoury – there’s a hint of flapjack about them in appearance!

    Have bookmarked these to try later

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  28. Nicole says

    August 19, 2008 at 7:22 am

    Three of my favorite foods!! Brilliant.

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  29. Maureen says

    December 13, 2008 at 3:38 pm

    I’m picturing cutting these out with cookie cutters and serving with mango chutney. Yum!

    Reply
  30. Maureen says

    December 22, 2008 at 6:31 pm

    So I’ve got the first batch out of the oven and they’re a little crumbly. Any tips on keeping them solid and intact?

    Reply
  31. Rylee says

    February 28, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    These look great! I don’t see the recipe… is it posted here? Thanks. 🙂

    Reply

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    August 9, 2008 at 11:14 am

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