Black Bean Quinoa Burgers
If you want to add more American recipes to your recipe box, Black Bean Quinoa Burgers might be a recipe you should try. Watching your figure? This lacto ovo vegetarian recipe has 360 calories, 29g of protein, and 9g of fat per serving. For $2.45 per serving, you get a main course that serves 4. This recipe from The Messy Baker has 11 fans. If you have spinach leaves, oregano, salsa, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 15 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns a pretty good spoonacular score of 70%. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: black bean & quinoa burgers, Black Bean and Quinoa Burgers, and Black Bean-Quinoa Burgers.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 5 minutes
Cooking duration: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
1 large egg*
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Plain Greek yogurt
Salsa
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper)
Spinach leaves
Equipment:
food processor
frying pan
bowl
Cooking instruction summary:
In food processor, combine quinoa, cilantro, cumin, oregano, cayenne, half the beans and egg; pulse until a chunky purée forms.Transfer purée to a medium bowl and stir in the remaining beans. Form into four ¾-inch (2 cm) thick patties.In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add patties and cook for 4 minutes. Turn patties over and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until crispy on the outside and hot in the centre.Transfer patties to toasted buns. Top with any of the suggested accompaniments, as desired.
Step by step:
1. In food processor, combine quinoa, cilantro, cumin, oregano, cayenne, half the beans and egg; pulse until a chunky purée forms.
2. Transfer purée to a medium bowl and stir in the remaining beans. Form into four ¾-inch (2 cm) thick patties.In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
3. Add patties and cook for 4 minutes. Turn patties over and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until crispy on the outside and hot in the centre.
4. Transfer patties to toasted buns. Top with any of the suggested accompaniments, as desired.
Nutrition Information:
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