How to Make Quinoa Black Bean Burgers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a healthy, delicious, and satisfying vegetarian meal? Look no further than these quinoa black bean burgers! Packed with protein and fiber, these burgers are a great alternative to traditional meat burgers and are sure to please both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Whether you're looking for a meatless Monday option or just want to switch up your burger game, these quinoa black bean burgers are a fantastic choice.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup quinoa
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup minced yellow bell pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 5

  • Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Roughly mash black beans with a fork, leaving some whole black beans, to form a paste-like mixture. Mix quinoa, bread crumbs, bell pepper, egg, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and hot pepper sauce into black beans using your hands. Form black bean mixture into 5 patties.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Cook patties in hot oil until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    245 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 680mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 383mg