Recipe: Black Bean and Quinoa Burgers

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June 18, 2009

I’m a big fan of veggie burgers. When I saw this recipe for black bean and quinoa burgers submitted by drbecca26 on RecipeZaar, I had to try it. Quinoa ...

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Yield: 6

Ingredients

1	cup quinoa
1	(14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
½	cup red onion, grated and squeezed dry
¼	cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3	tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2	garlic cloves, minced
1	jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
¾	teaspoon salt
½	teaspoon chili powder
½	teaspoon ground cumin
¼	teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
⅓	cup dry breadcrumbs

Preparation

Step 1	Rinse quinoa under cool water for couple of minutes in fine sieve to remove bitterness. Put in rice cooker with just over 1 and 1/3 cups water and set to cook.
Step 2	Transfer to food processor fitted with metal blade. Add beans, onion, cilantro, 1 tablespoon of oil, garlic, jalapeno, salt, chili powder, cumin and pepper. Puree until smooth.
Step 3	Form into six 1/2-inch thick patties. Place bread crumbs in shallow bowl. Press patties into crumbs, turning to coat both sides.
Step 4	In non-stick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Cook patties in batches, turning once, for 8 minutes or until browned.

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About Black Bean and Quinoa Burgers

I’m a big fan of veggie burgers. When I saw this recipe for black bean and quinoa burgers submitted by drbecca26 on RecipeZaar, I had to try it. Quinoa is a high protein grain that is fluffy and nutty, so it really adds great texture to the burger, and the black beans are creamy and high in fiber. What a great combination!
I have to say that you really need a food processor to get the right consistency, but if you have one, the recipe comes together quickly. I also added a squeeze of fresh lime juice to each burger as it was cooking just to add a burst of freshness.
Being a Weight Watchers fan, I served my burger without the bun, and with a salad. My husband’s burger was served with the works. We were both very happy!

Nutrition
Serving Size 1 (125g)
Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 286
Calories from Fat 82 (28%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 9.2g 14%
Saturated Fat 1.3g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 344mg 14%
Potassium 496mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 41.6g 13%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g 32%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 10.7g 21%
Weight Watchers Points 7