Quinoa Black Bean Burger

This flavorful, vegetarian burger is packed with protein and fiber from black beans and quinoa. Pair with a filling salad on the side, like this Broccoli and Spinach Salad, for a satisfying, meatless meal. These are great to make ahead and freeze—after forming the patties, lay them out on a baking sheet and pop them in the freezer. Once they are frozen solid, you can take them off the sheet and store them in a freezer-safe bag.
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- Prep time
- 15 min
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- Cook time
- 30 min
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- Servings
- 9 Servings
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- Serving size
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1 burger
Ingredients
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quinoa
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
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water
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
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black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 (15-oz) cans
- 2 (15-oz) cans
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large egg
- 1
- 1
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salsa (divided use)
- 3/4 cup
- 3/4 cup
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cornmeal
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
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chili powder
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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cumin
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
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cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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iceberg lettuce leaves
- 9
- 9
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large avocado (sliced into 9 slices)
- 1
- 1
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Directions
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Cook dried quinoa in water according to package directions.
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Puree 1 can black beans, 1/4 cup salsa and egg in a blender or food processor until smooth.
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Pour cooked quinoa in a medium bowl; add pureed beans, remaining 1 can black beans, cornmeal, chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper and mix together until well blended.
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Form bean mixture into nine, 1/2-inch thick patties.
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Coat a large skillet or grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add black bean patties and grill about 2-3 minutes per side, until slightly brown.
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Serve each black bean burger in lettuce wrap topped with 1 Tbsp. salsa and an avocado slice.
Reviews
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These tasted great and were easy to make! I noticed the lack of salt in the ingredients so I sprinkled a little into the mixture before cooking. I just placed a spoonful of bean mixture onto the hot griddle and spread it around to make a patty shape. Once cooked they were soft but stayed together well enough to eat in a bun. Don’t forget to spray the pan! They’ll stick if you don’t.
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DING, DING DING!! Another winner. Be sure when making your patties you pat the air pockets out. I got lazy on the second batch and they started to fall apart. (We still ate them, YUM) Great flavor.