Quinoa Black Bean Burger

Quinoa Black Bean Burger
Servings: 9
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

170 Calories
8g Protein
26g Carbs
4.5g Fat
Don't be afraid of this healthy

Ingredients

Burgers   ½ cup quinoa 1 cup water 2-15 ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1 large egg ¼ cup salsa ¼ cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) Toppings 9 iceberg lettuce leaves (to use as wraps) 9 tablespoons salsa 1 large avocado, sliced into 9 slices

Instructions

Cook dried quinoa in water according to package directions. Puree 1 can black beans, ¼ cup salsa and egg in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour cooked quinoa in a medium bowl; add pureed beans, remaining 1 can black beans, cornmeal, chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper and mix together until well blended. Form bean mixture into nine, ½-inch thick patties. Coat a large skillet or grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add black bean patties and grill about 2-3 minutes per side, until slightly brown. Serve each black bean burger in lettuce wrap topped with 1 tablespoon salsa and an avocado slice. MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made gluten-free.

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