This is an easy, delicious black bean burger that tastes just as good a real burger. It is packed with protein and doesn't skimp on flavor. You will never go for that nasty ground beef again.
Ingredients
2 cups black beans (I cook organic dry beans, but a 16 oz can will work, especially in a hurry)
1 cup cooked quinoa
½ cup bread crumbs (use more or less to get the correct consistency)
1-2 eggs, enough to hold the ingredients together
½ cup sauteed onions, finely chopped
3 cloves sauteed garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
dressing:
mayonnaise or very ripe creamed avocado (I stir a little olive oil with ¼ of an avocado)
dijon mustard
fixings:
red onion, sliced
ripe tomato
romaine lettuce
Serve with oven baked fries!
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add cooked black beans and cooked quinoa. Mix thoroughly and mash with a fork until mushy. Most of the time I use a food processor for this step. Just pulse until blended.
Fold in the bread crumbs and egg. If it isn't yet the consistency of ground beef, let it stand a few minutes to allow the bread crumbs to soak in the extra juice. After five minutes, add more breadcrumbs if necessary.
Add the cooked onions, garlic, and seasonings. Mix until well blended.
Scoop up a handful of mixture and form into patties.
In a skillet, cook the bean burger patties on medium heat.
Cook until it is slightly hard on top and held together. Be careful not to cook too long. Bean burgers do not take as long as beef burgers.
Slice red onion, tomatoes, and tear romaine lettuce.
Toast the buns side down on a hot skillet.
Smear on the dressing and add the fixings and enjoy!
Recipe by Eat Write Pack Light at https://www.eatwritepacklight.com/the-best-black-bean-burger-ever/