Jul 14 2026
Restaurants›Ponte Modern American›Skinny Mexican Recipe

Skinny Mexican Recipe

Inspired by Ponte Modern American
Time45m
Serves4

Black bean patty, tri-color quinoa, black beans, pico de gallo, pickled onions, avocado, crispy tortilla strips, shishito peppers, romaine, cheddar cheese, cilantro, lime sour cream, chipotle agave vinaigrette

Jump to Recipe

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Black Bean Patty

Quinoa Base

Toppings

Sauces

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Quinoa

    Rinse the tri-color quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

  2. 2

    Make the Black Bean Patty

    In a bowl, mash the black beans with a fork until mostly smooth. Add cooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix until well combined. Shape into patties.

  3. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil. Cook the black bean patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are crispy and heated through.

  4. 4

    Prepare Shishito Peppers

    In the same skillet, add shishito peppers and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they are blistered and tender.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble the Bowl

    In a serving bowl, layer the romaine lettuce as the base. Top with cooked quinoa, black bean patty, pico de gallo, pickled onions, sliced avocado, crispy tortilla strips, sautéed shishito peppers, and cheddar cheese.

  2. 6

    Add Garnishes

    Sprinkle cilantro over the top and drizzle with lime sour cream and chipotle agave vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

More from Ponte Modern American