Black Bean and Quinoa Burgers

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
Patties: ½ cup quinoa1 teaspoon olive oil1 small red onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, mincedKosher salt2 cans black beans (15.5 oz each), rinsed and drained2 tablespoons tomato paste1 large egg2/3 cup cooked corn (canned or fresh)¼ cup chopped cilantro1 tablespoon minced chipotles in adobo1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin1 cup rolled oats, ground into crumbsYogurt Sauce:½ cup fat free Greek yogurt1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped1 teaspoon honey ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard 6 multigrain hamburger rolls, lightly toastedLettuce, avocado slices, and tomatoes for toppings (optional)
Directions
Place the quinoa in a small saucepan along with 1 cup of water. Bring the water to a boil then reduce heat to medium low and cover the pan. Cook 10-15 minutes until the water is absorbed and quinoa is cooked. Remove from heat.


Heat the oil in a small sauté pan over medium heat and add the onion and garlic. Season them with a pinch of salt and sauté until onions are softened, 5-6 minutes. Place the mixture into a large bowl. Add approximately 1½ cans of black beans to the bowl and using a potato masher or fork, mash all of the ingredients together until a pasty mixture forms.


Serving Size: Makes 6 burgers

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DEANNIE1966.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 323.2
  • Total Fat: 3.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 31.0 mg
  • Sodium: 604.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 55.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 13.6 g
  • Protein: 18.0 g

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