Quinoa & Black Bean Burger Recipe
A hearty quinoa and black bean burger served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, and avocado.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Quinoa
- 1
Cook the Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Making the Burger Patties
- 2
Mash the Black Beans
In a large bowl, drain and rinse the black beans. Using a fork or potato masher, mash the black beans until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- 3
- 4
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
- 5
Assembling the Burgers
- 6
Toast the Buns
While the patties are cooking, toast the burger buns in a toaster or on a grill until golden brown.
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by a burger patty, a slice of tomato, and a few slices of avocado. Top with the other half of the bun.