BBQ Black Bean and Quinoa Burger

Try this nutritious BBQ black bean and quinoa burger. Packed with all your favorite fixing, this recipe is an upgrade to your burger selection.

Ingredients

• Coconut or olive oil for cooking
• 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, drained, or 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Cook the quinoa and set aside (see notes on the original packing for instructions).
2. Roughly mash the black beans with a fork leaving some whole black beans in a paste-like mixture.
3. Add in the cooked quinoa, bread crumbs, salt, cajun seasoning, garlic, paprika, salt, and tomato paste. Mix together until combined.
4. Form the black bean mixture into patties.
5. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties on both sides for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Serve the patties on a whole-wheat hamburger bun with guacamole, barbecue sauce, and other desired toppings, or on top of a salad.
7. Enjoy and don’t forget to hashtag, #dinnerwithtayo.