Quinoa-Black Bean Burger Recipe

Name: Quinoa-Black Bean Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Carrot, Peeled, Grated; 2 Tablespoons Onion, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Ketchup; 2 teaspoons Paprika; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Sea Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained; 1- 1/2 cup Cooked Quinoa (cooked According To Package Instructions But Use Stock Instead Of Water); 1/2 cups Panko, More As Needed; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, For Frying, More As Needed; 6 whole Sandwich Rolls Or Buns; 1/4 cups Mayonnaise, Creme Fraiche, Greek Yogurt Or Sour Cream; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice; 1 Tablespoon Freshly Chopped Cilantro; ⅛ teaspoons Ground Black Pepper

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon Olive Oil
1 whole Carrot, Peeled, Grated
2 Tablespoons Onion, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Ketchup
2 teaspoons Paprika
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
1- 1/2 cup Cooked Quinoa (cooked According To Package Instructions But Use Stock Instead Of Water)
1/2 cups Panko, More As Needed
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, For Frying, More As Needed
6 whole Sandwich Rolls Or Buns
1/4 cups Mayonnaise, Creme Fraiche, Greek Yogurt Or Sour Cream
2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon Freshly Chopped Cilantro
⅛ teaspoons Ground Black Pepper

1
In a skillet, saute the onion and carrot in the olive oil over medium heat until softened, about 8 minutes.
2
Then remove from heat.
3
In a small bowl, mix the ketchup, paprika, ground cumin, cinnamon, sea salt and cayenne together.
4
Set aside.
5
Pour the black beans, onions and carrots into a large bowl.
6
Using two forks or a pastry blender, smash the black beans to break them up as much as possible.
7
(You can also use a food processor for this.)
8
Add in the ketchup and spice mixture and mix until well blended.
9
Fold in the cooked quinoa and the panko.
10
Form the mixture into six patties.
11
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
12
Add the patties and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side.
13
Mix the aioli ingredients together in a small bowl.
14
Serve spread on the buns with the finished burgers.
15
Cassies Notes: If you prefer, you can place the patties onto a greased baking sheet and bake at 400 F for 15-20 minutes.

307

kcal

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon Olive Oil, 1 whole Carrot, Peeled, Grated, 2 Tablespoons Onion, Chopped, 2 Tablespoons Ketchup, and more.

Yes, Quinoa-Black Bean Burger falls under the Vegetarian 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.

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Quinoa-Black Bean Burger

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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