Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

Try my easy Black Bean Quinoa Burgers for a healthy, meat-free meal. Packed with protein and flavour, they’re a great addition to any diet.

 Ingredients:

         •       400g (about 2 cups) cooked black beans, rinsed and drained

        •       190g (1 cup) cooked quinoa

        •       1 large onion, finely chopped

        •       2 cloves garlic, minced

        •       1 carrot, grated

        •       1 red bell pepper, finely chopped

        •       2 tbsp chia seeds mixed with 6 tbsp water

        •       70g (½ cup) whole wheat breadcrumbs, or substitute with equal amounts of ground oats or almond flour for a gluten-free option

        •       1 tsp ground cumin

        •       1 tsp paprika

        •       ½ tsp ground coriander

        •       Salt and pepper, to taste

        •       Olive oil for frying

 Instructions:

• Mash the black beans in a large bowl. Mix in the quinoa, onion, garlic, carrot, bell pepper, chia gel, your choice of ‘breadcrumbs’, cumin, paprika, and coriander. Season with salt and pepper.

• Shape the mixture into patties, about ½ inch thick.

• Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the patties for about 5 minutes on each side until golden

• Serve with a salad of your choice.

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