Baked Black Bean Burgers with Quinoa

5 from 5 votes

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Servings:

Calories: 95kcal

Author: Good Dinner Mom

1- 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup quinoa, will be ¾ cup after cooked
½ cup water
½ cup bread crumbs
¼ cup green bell pepper, diced
¼ cup roasted red bell peppers, diced (may use raw peppers)
½ jalapeno pepper, minced
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons onion, minced
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 good dash red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1 large egg, For vegan burgers, substitute ½ cup oatmeal, cooked rice or mashed potatoes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie or baking sheet with parchment paper.
Bring ¼ cup quinoa and ½ cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 10-15 minutes.
Roughly mash 15 ounces black beans with a fork leaving some whole black beans. You should have a paste-like mixture now.
Add cooked quinoa (¾ cup), ½ cup bread crumbs, ¼ cup peppers, 2 Tablespoons onion, 1 clove garlic, 1½ teaspoons cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, and 1 egg into the black beans. Mix well, using your hands.
Form 5 patties and place on parchment lined baking pan.
Bake for approximately 20 minutes.
Enjoy with your favorite burger condiments!