Baked Black Bean Burgers with Quinoa

5 from 4 votes

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time35 mins

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 1/2 cup oatmeal, cooked rice or mashed potatoes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie or baking sheet with parchment paper.
Bring the ¼ a cup of quinoa and 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 the 15 ounces of black beans with a fork leaving some whole black beans. You should have a paste-like mixture now.
Add the cooked quinoa (¾ cup), ½ cup of bread crumbs, ¼ cup of peppers, 2 tablespoons of onion, 1 clove of garlic, 1½ teaspoons of cumin, ½ teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of 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!