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 cup quinoa, uncooked; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 2 cups water; 4 eggs, beaten; ⅓ cup parmesan cheese; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 3 large scallions, sliced thin; 3 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup frozen chopped spinach or 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped; 1 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon olive oil

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa, uncooked
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 cups water
4 eggs, beaten
⅓ cup parmesan cheese
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
3 large scallions, sliced thin
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup frozen chopped spinach or 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon olive oil

1
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly.
2
Place in a medium sauce pan with 2 cups water.
3
Bring the water to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until quinoa is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 20 minutes.
4
Cool.
5
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, eggs, Parmesan, black beans, scallions, garlic, salt, spinach, breadcrumbs, seasoning.
6
Let everything sit for a few minutes to absorb the liquid.
7
NOTE: I also shake in my favorite steak or burger seasonings - I like Montreal steak seasoning but use whatever you prefer!
8
Form patties 1/4 cup each.
9
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet.
10
In 2 or 3 batches, cook the patties covered for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until browned and golden.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, uncooked, 1 chicken bouillon cube, 2 cups water, 4 eggs, beaten, 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.

Quinoa & Black Bean Burger

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