Black Bean Quinoa Burgers
Savor the wholesome goodness of these Black Bean Quinoa Burgers—an irresistible plant-based alternative packed with protein, fiber, and bold flavors. This recipe combines nutrient-rich quinoa and creamy black beans with aromatic cumin, smoky paprika, and fresh garlic for a flavor-packed patty that’s both hearty and satisfying. Perfectly pan-seared to a golden brown, these veggie burgers come together in just 35 minutes, making them an excellent choice for a quick weeknight meal or a healthy BBQ option. Serve on toasted burger buns with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, and your favorite condiments for a customizable, crowd-pleasing dish. Whether you’re a vegetarian or simply craving a meatless burger, these Black Bean Quinoa Burgers are sure to hit the spot!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Quinoa
- 1 cup Water
- 1 15-ounce can Black beans
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 pieces Burger buns
- 4 leaves Lettuce
- 1 large Tomato
- to taste Optional condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, etc.)
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly and combine it with 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Let it cool.
Drain and rinse the black beans, then mash them in a large mixing bowl using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few chunks for texture.
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Add the cooked and cooled quinoa to the bowl of mashed black beans. Stir in the breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Crack the egg into the mixture and mix everything thoroughly until well combined. The mixture should hold together when shaped into a patty. If it feels too wet, add more breadcrumbs, one tablespoon at a time.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a burger patty.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and heated through.
Toast the burger buns if desired, then assemble the burgers by placing a patty on the bottom bun, followed by lettuce, a slice of tomato, and the top bun. Add optional condiments to taste.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Black Bean Quinoa Burgers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.1 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1160 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 297 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
