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Black Bean Quinoa Burger

Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 4 burgers
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Calories: 504kcal
Author: Jessica Gavin
Easy black bean quinoa burger with roasted red pepper sauce. This meatless recipe is a delicious and healthy vegetarian alternative.

Ingredients

Roasted Red Pepper Spread
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Black Bean Quinoa Burgers
  • 2 cups red quinoa, cooked
  • 1 cup black beans, canned, rinsed
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 whole wheat burger buns
  • lettuce

Special Equipment

Instructions

Roasted Red Pepper Spread
  • Roast the pepper over a gas flame or broil in the oven on a sheet pan lined with foil 4-inches from the top of the heating element, until charred and softened, turning the pepper as needed to sear each side, about 10 minutes.
  • Let the pepper cool; peel, seed, and chop. In a blender, puree the pepper with the feta, paprika and olive oil transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
Black Bean Quinoa Burgers
  • In a large bowl mash the black beans. Stir in the quinoa, bread crumbs, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the egg and mix well to moisten the ingredients.
  • Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well again and form into 4 equal burger patties, flattened to about ¾-inch thick (about ¾ cup per patty). Transfer to a plate and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Cook one side of the patty for 5 minutes, until golden and crisp, flip and cook the other side for 5 minutes. Cover the pan with a lid and cook another 3 minutes to heat patty throughout.
  • Toast each bun and add 1-2 tablespoons of the red pepper spread to the bottom of each bun. Top with patty desired toppings and enjoy!

Notes

  • Additional Toppings: Tomato, onion, sautéed mushrooms, or avocado.

Nutrition

Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 773mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 4.9mg
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