Black Bean and Quinoa Burgers
About
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
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Comments
May 4, 2010
Love the chopped up veggies, especially the kale. I'm so glad they worked out for you!
May 4, 2010
This turned out beautifully!
I use these for my lunch. I added about two or three cups of chopped up vegetables (peppers, carrot, and dinosaur kale that I wilted in a pan and then drained with cheesecloth to remove the moisture). Then I sauteed them with the onions, garlic, black beans, and the spices to get them melded together nicely before putting it all in the food processor.