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    Crispy Quinoa Black Bean Burgers

    Jul 27, 2017 / by Laney Schwartz / 11 Comments(updated Sep 21, 2020)
    ★★★★★ from 1 reviews

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    Crispy Quinoa Black Bean BurgersI’ve been dying to share this recipe with you guys. Crispy Quinoa Black Bean Burgers! Everybody wins with these. Meat eaters, vegetarians and everyone in between!

    Crispy Quinoa Black Bean BurgersThey’re packed with protein from the quinoa and filled with veggies such as bell peppers and mushrooms, which give these burgers a hearty bite. Then they’re lightly pan fried to create a crispy outer crust. YES PLEASE!

    Crispy Quinoa Black Bean BurgersThis is a great recipe to make if you have leftover quinoa and veggies. Just toss everything into one large bowl, mix together and form your patties. They can be served on a delicious burger bun (I used brioche buns), or even bunless. Either way, don’t forget the special sauce.

    Crispy Quinoa Black Bean BurgersIt’s all about that special sauce.

    Crispy Quinoa Black Bean BurgersI hope you guys love these as much as I do. It’s really the perfect lunch or dinner option, piled high with fresh avocado, micro greens and extra sauce.

    Crispy Quinoa Black Bean BurgersGrab your ingredients and let’s do this!

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    Crispy Quinoa Black Bean Burgers

    Crispy Quinoa Black Bean Burgers

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
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    Description

    Quinoa, black beans and veggies formed into patties and lightly pan fried to crispy perfection. These burgers are a crowd pleaser for vegetarians and meat eaters alike!


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (1/2 cup uncooked) (I use Bob’s Red Mill )
    • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1/2 cup mushrooms, finely diced
    • 1/2 red pepper, finely diced
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1/4 cup cornflake crumbs (or breadcrumbs)
    • 1 egg
    • 1/2 cup mayonaisse
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • avocado for serving
    • micro greens for serving
    • burger buns

    Special Burger Sauce

    • 1/4 cup ketchup
    • 1/4 cup mayonaisse
    • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

    Instructions

    1. In a large bowl add all the ingredients from the quinoa to the cumin. Use a fork to mix everything together. Form patties and either cook right away or place in the fridge until ready to use.
    2. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray or lightly coat with oil. Add the patties to the heated pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until crispy and lightly browned. 
    3. Mix the ketchup, mayo and chili powder in a small bowl. Build your burger with avocado, micro greens and some special burger sauce. Serve and enjoy!

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    Filed Under: Dinner, Healthy, Vegetarian Tagged With: black bean, Bobs Red Mill, burger, Life is but a Dish, Quinoa, quinoa burger, vegetarian

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      Comments

    1. Jenn R

      March 16, 2019 at 7:35 pm

      Made these and they tasted amazing although I totally had problems flipping them without them falling apart as well. Glad I’m not the only one! My husband even said “I actually didn’t miss the meat” which is a big compliment from
      him. ????

      Reply
    2. Towles Kintz

      August 16, 2018 at 7:15 pm

      For the past few weeks I have been trying several of your recipes in an effort to get out of a serious dinner funk. I love them! My entire family usually gives 5 thumbs up to your meals, and let me tell you, that’s nothing short of amazing. I tried this tonight and my usually texture-picky ten year old LOVED this burger. Thank you!

      ★★★★★

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      • Life is but a Dish

        August 18, 2018 at 6:22 am

        Oh wow thank you so much! I’m so glad!

    3. Arlene Delmotte

      September 18, 2017 at 3:00 am

      What about substituting something else for mayo, dairy issues? Suggestions thanks

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      • Life is but a Dish

        September 19, 2017 at 11:23 pm

        I would have to try out some different options to make sure they work! Veggie burgers can be tricky!

    4. Bobbie

      August 14, 2017 at 5:21 am

      I am trying these tonight for Meatless Monday. (My husband and I are SLOWLY transistioning to a vegan life style.) I also wondered about not smashing the beans. Thanks for the tip.

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        August 14, 2017 at 9:38 am

        I hope you love them! You can certainly try smashing them, hopefully that will help a little!

    5. Natalie

      August 10, 2017 at 11:15 am

      Thanks for the additional info! They fell apart after cooking… Your recipe reminded me a little of falafel. I have made those successfully. Next time I make your quinoa burgers, I may try smashing or pureeing some of the beans. That seems to give falafel some of its sticking power. Your recipe would be an awesome filling for stuffed peppers, too!

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      • Life is but a Dish

        August 10, 2017 at 2:16 pm

        Good idea to smash the beans a bit! Even mixing in a food processor!

    6. Natalie

      August 09, 2017 at 5:57 pm

      Tried this because of its apparent ease, and I liked the ingredient list. Followed the recipe exactly. The burgers taste good, but don’t hold together. I even refrigerated them before cooking. Any suggestions?

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      • Life is but a Dish

        August 09, 2017 at 6:50 pm

        Hi Natalie! Thanks for reaching out. Did the mixture not hold together once cooked, or when you tried to form the patties? If the mixture was too try before making the patties you could try adding a touch more mayo or even an extra egg. Once cooking, they don’t hold together as well as a regular meat burger, mine cracked a little also. But they shouldn’t be falling apart completely. Try to be careful when flipping them. Hope this helps!

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