Quinoa Black Bean Burger
Nutrition per Serving
170
Calories
8g
Protein
26g
Carbs
4.5g
Fat
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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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