Black Bean Quinoa Burgers (vegan + gluten-free

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 Bell pepper, orange
  • 1 1/2 cups Black beans, cooked
  • 1 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper
  • 1 cup Spinach, packed
  • 1 Yellow onion, small

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1/2 cup Quinoa

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne, ground
  • 2 tbsp Flax meal
  • 1/2 cup Oat flour
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Coconut or olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 tsp Cumin

Found on emilieeats.com

Description

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons flax meal + 5 tablespoons water
• Coconut or olive oil for cooking
• ½ cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 orange bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 cup packed spinach, chopped
• 1½ cups cooked black beans, drained, or 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne
• ½ cup oat flour (ground-up rolled oats)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Combine flax meal and water in a small bowl; set aside in the fridge.
• To cook quinoa, heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Rinse quinoa in a small mesh strainer. Once oil is hot, add quinoa to the saucepan and stir. Cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted. Add 1 cup water; turn the heat to high. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 13-15 minutes.
• *Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add chopped onion; let it cook for a few minutes, stirring often. Add bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic; cook until the onion is translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and stir immediately, letting it wilt slightly. Turn the heat off.
• In a large bowl, add black beans; mash with a fork, leaving some texture. Add cooked quinoa, sautéed vegetables, salt, paprika, cumin, pepper, cayenne, and reserved flax eggs. Mix until combined, then add oat flour. Stir.
• Form 10-12 patties depending on desired size (see notes for a cool little trick!). Place on baking sheet; bake for 20 minutes, flip, then bake for 25-30 more minutes, until browned and crispy.
• Serve on a whole-wheat hamburger bun with guacamole, barbecue sauce, and other desired toppings, or on top of a salad.