Black Bean Quinoa Burgers
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.
Servings: 8
Calories: 217kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 966IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg