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Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

  • Author: 500 Best Quinoa Recipes by Camilla V. Saulsbury
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Legumes and Lentils
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian

Description

These burgers are easy to make and filling. Black beans and quinoa provide protein and fibre as well as lots of taste.


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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper)
  • 2 (14 oz/398 mL) cans black beans, drained and rinsed, divided (about 3 cups)
  • 1 large egg*
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
  • Plain Greek yogurt
  • Salsa
  • Spinach leaves

Instructions

  1. In food processor, combine quinoa, cilantro, cumin, oregano, cayenne, half the beans and egg; pulse until a chunky purée forms.
  2. Transfer purée to a medium bowl and stir in the remaining beans. Form into four 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick patties.
  3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add patties and cook for 4 minutes. Turn patties over and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until crispy on the outside and hot in the centre.
  4. Transfer patties to toasted buns. Top with any of the suggested accompaniments, as desired.

Notes

If you can only find larger 19-oz (540 mL) cans of beans, you will need about 1 1/2 cans (3 cups/750 mL drained).

For Vegan Burgers: Use 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegan mayonnaise alternative in place of the egg.