Black Bean Chili Burgers Recipe

Name: Black Bean Chili Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/2 cup quinoa rinsed; 2 cups black bean flakes; 1 1/2 cups water boiling; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin ground; 1/2 cup cilantro fresh chopped; 2 each scallions, spring or green onions chopped; 1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers chopped; 1/2 cup bread crumbs plain; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 cups lettuce shredded; 1 cup cheddar cheese grated, lowfat, or cheddarstyle soy cheese; 1/2 cup sour cream nonfat; 1 cup salsa; 1 each avocados diced; 1 x olives ripe, sliced; 1 x scallions, spring or green onions chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1/2 cup quinoa rinsed
2 cups black bean flakes
1 1/2 cups water boiling
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin ground
1/2 cup cilantro fresh chopped
2 each scallions, spring or green onions chopped
1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers chopped
1/2 cup bread crumbs plain
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cups lettuce shredded
1 cup cheddar cheese grated, lowfat, or cheddarstyle soy cheese
1/2 cup sour cream nonfat
1 cup salsa
1 each avocados diced
1 x olives ripe, sliced
1 x scallions, spring or green onions chopped

1
Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan.
2
Add quinoa, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
3
Place black bean flakes in a medium-sized bowl.
4
Stir in boiling water.
5
Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
6
Combine 1/2 cup cooked quinoa with black beans, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, green onions, red bell pepper, bread crumbs and salt.
7
Mix well.
8
Lightly flour hands and divide mixture into six equal balls.
9
Flatten each ball into a 1/4 inch-thick cake.
10
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet.
11
Cook each bean cake about 2 minutes each side.
12
Serve topped with lettuce, cheese, nonfat sour cream, salsa and other garnishes, as desired.

1043

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1/2 cup quinoa rinsed, 2 cups black bean flakes, 1 1/2 cups water boiling, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Chili Burgers falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Bean Chili Burgers

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Variations & substitutions

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