Black Bean and Quinoa Burgers

Patties:
½ cup quinoa
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small red onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt
2 cans black beans (15.5 oz each), rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 large egg
2/3 cup cooked corn (canned or fresh)
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon minced chipotles in adobo
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup rolled oats, ground into crumbs


Yogurt Sauce:
½ cup fat free Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard


6 multigrain hamburger rolls, lightly toasted
Lettuce, avocado slices, and tomatoes for toppings (optional)

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.