Black Bean Quinoa Burgers
Ingredients
- 2 15 oz cans black beans rinsed and strained
- 1 shallot chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Zest & juice of lime
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce of choice
- 1 1/4 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 flax egg
Instructions
- Reserve 1/2 cup black beans and set aside.
- Add the remaining beans, shallot, garlic, spices, lime zest, juice and hot sauce into the bowl of a food process fit with a steel blade.
- Process until the mixture is the texture of a very chunky puree.
- Transfer this mixture to a mixing bowl.
- Add the remaining beans, cooked quinoa and egg white and stir together to form your 'dough'.
- Shape the mixture into 6 patties and chill in the fridge for at least 1/2 an hour, more if you have time.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the patties to the pan. You may have to do this in batches depending on the size of your pan.
- Cook them until browned, about 3 - 5 minutes per side.