Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the drained black beans until mostly smooth but with some chunks remaining for texture.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, cumin, chili powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 1 inch thick. If they crumble too much, add more breadcrumbs as needed.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with avocado slices or fresh salsa.
Notes
- For extra crunch, try using crushed corn chips instead of breadcrumbs.
- Add diced jalapeños for a spicy kick!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (90g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg