Black Bean and Corn Salad

Ingredients:

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
3 scallions, sliced
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 bunch cilantro, washed and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 avocado, diced
olive oil
lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Enjoy!

Quinoa Cakes

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup quinoa, cooked and cooled
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 zucchini, shredded
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg
6 tbsp flour
salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Cook the quinoa according to the instructions, fluff with a fork, and set aside to cool.

2. Saute the onion with the garlic and season with salt and pepper.

3. Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Make sure the consistency is good enough to form into patties. If not, adjust accordingly by adding flour or liquid as necessary.

4. Heat oil on a non-stick pan. Sear the patties on both sides until golden brown. Serve alongside garlic aioli for dipping.

Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:

2 lbs brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp maple syrup
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.

2. In a bowl, toss the brussels sprouts with olive oil and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes or until the brussels sprouts are tender and browned.