Smokey Hickory Quinoa and Black Bean Burgers

Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it is a complete protein source, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Smokey Hickory Quinoa and Black Bean Burgers

Cooking Method: Grilling, Pan frying Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 can Black beans
• 1 small Red onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Hickory liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 piece Burger buns
• 4 leaf Lettuce leaves
• 4 slice Tomato slices
• 4 slice Avocado slices

Instructions

1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork until mostly smooth.
3. Finely chop the red onion and mince the garlic cloves.
4. Add the cooked quinoa, red onion, garlic, smoked paprika, hickory liquid smoke, ground cumin, breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the mashed black beans. Mix well to combine.
5. Shape the mixture into 4 patties.
6. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, until crispy and heated through.
7. Toast the burger buns.
8. Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf, tomato slice, avocado slice, and a quinoa and black bean patty on each bun.
9. Serve the burgers with your favorite condiments and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.