Leftover MADNESS - Cripsy Quinoa patties with salsa

Here is what I created with the leftovers in my fridge for dinner this evening.

My leftovers included:

-some refried beans
-black quinoa
-salsa
-scallions
-shredded cheese

Mix all those things together; I had more beans than anything else and that seemed to work out well, but the proportions aren't strict.  Add some finely ground cornmeal to make the mixture thicker and more coherent (i.e. sticking together better) if necessary.  I probably had to add over a 1/4 cup of cornmeal.  Your going for something as thick as chocolate-chip cookie dough.

I formed my mixture into 4 patties, burger sized, and put them on a cast iron skillet and in a 400 degree oven, 10 minutes on each side.  It's definitely better to preheat your skillet in the oven.  These could probably also be cooked on the stove.  Serve with more salsa and cheese!

(I'm sure there are a lot of things that could be substituted for quinoa here... rice, couscous, etc...)