5-Ingredient Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

Prep Time

5 min

Total Time

15 min

Ingredients

1. 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed (15-ounce size)

2. 1 tsp of chili powder

3. ½ tsp of salt (or more to taste)

4. ¾ cup of cooked quinoa

5. ¾ cup of shredded carrots

6. 1 tbsp olive oil

7. Burger toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions and avocado slices

Instructions

1. Place the black beans, chili powder, salt, quinoa, and carrots in a food processor and process for 3-4 minutes or until everything is combined and holds together.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

3. Form 4 patties out of the bean mixture and place in the pan.

4. Cook for 5 minutes on each side.

5. Serve the bean burgers on lettuce with lettuce, tomato and avocado, along with fresh herbs or sliced onion if desired.

By Yuri Elkaim