Description
Delicious and hearty quinoa black bean burgers, seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and paprika, perfect for a vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meal.
Ingredients
- For the Burger Patties:
- 1–2 tablespoons oil (avocado, olive, or coconut)
- ½ cup diced onions
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (14 oz) can black beans, low sodium, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- ¼ cup whole grain flour (gluten-free, all-purpose, or whole wheat white)
- ¾ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, diced onions, and minced garlic. Cook for 4-5 minutes until fragrant and softened, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a heat-safe bowl and place in the fridge to cool.
- Combine Burger Mixture: In a large bowl, add drained and rinsed black beans. Mash with a fork or potato masher. Add the cooked quinoa, cooled onion-garlic mixture, flour, spices (chili powder, cumin, coriander, paprika), salt, and egg. Stir or mash until well combined. Place the mixture in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight). Chilling helps the patties hold together better while cooking.
- Shape the Patties: Using a 1/3 cup measuring cup, scoop out the burger mixture and shape it into patties with your hands. You should get about 5 large patties.
- Cook the Burgers: In the same skillet, heat a little more oil over medium heat. If using a cast-iron pan, spray with oil first. Place the patties in the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd. Cook for about 4 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy. Transfer the cooked patties to a tray and let them cool for 5 minutes before assembling.
- Assemble the Burgers: Assemble the burgers with your favorite toppings and buns, or serve as a salad topper.
Notes
- Chilling the mixture before forming the patties helps them stay together better while cooking.
- These burgers can be served with various toppings, such as avocado, lettuce, tomato, or your favorite vegan cheese.
- If you’re making them gluten-free, be sure to use gluten-free flour and buns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
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- Method: undefined
- Cuisine: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
