Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

5 from 5 votes

Black bean burgers made with southwest spices are loaded with plant-protein and veggies. These vegan and gluten-free burgers are moist, delicious, and satisfying.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 217kcal

Author: Alison Corey

Ingredients

3.5 cups cooked black beans or 2 15 oz cans
1 cup quinoa cooked
1 red bell pepper chopped
½ cup frozen corn
2 tablespoon chia seeds ground
¼ cup water
½ cup scallions
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tsp onion powder
8 whole wheat or gluten-free buns

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 F.
Cook quinoa according to package directions.
Rinse beans and set aside.
Prepare chia egg by whisking together ground chia and water. Let sit for 5 minutes to gel.
Chop red pepper. Sauté peppers in 2 tablespoon of soy sauce on medium heat until tender. Add frozen corn and cook an additional minute. Add spices and cook for an additional minute. Add quinoa. Stir to combine.
Process 1 can or half of beans in the food processor until it creates a large ball.
Combine quinoa mixture, bean paste, the rest of the whole black beans, scallions, and chia egg in a large bowl, using your hands to combine.
Using a measuring cup scoop a ½ cup of the mixture, form a ball, and gently flatten with your hand to make patties. Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
Bake in oven for 15 minutes on each side. You can also choose to grill these on a grill pan using olive oil. Cook on medium heat 12-15 on each side.

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Notes

The chia egg will help the ingredients stick together.
Handle with care if using a grill or grill pan. Don't flip too early. Cook 12-15 minutes on each side when grilling and baking.
Nutrition facts are an estimate and do not include the bun.

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