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Vegan Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers

Vegan Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs use gluten-free if needed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, mash black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
  2. Stir in cooked quinoa, diced onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through.
  5. Serve on buns with desired toppings such as lettuce, tomato, avocado, or vegan mayo.