Black beans are a great source of plant-based protein, fiber, and potassium. For a vegetarian mama like myself, beans and quinoa make up a large source of my daily protein. I love adding quinoa to meals because it's a superfood rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Complete with hidden spinach and bell peppers, this vegetarian burger is a great meal option for little kids and adults alike!
2 15-oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained, and divided
½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbsCan also sub with ground up oats to make it gluten-free. We then season the oat mixture with 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/8 tsp oregano, 1/8 tsp basil, and 1/8 tsp salt.
½ cup fresh spinach
⅓ cup cooked quinoa
1 bell pepper
½ medium red onion
1 egg
2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp pepper
1In a food processor, pulse together the bell pepper, onion, and garlic until finely chopped.
2Into the food processor, add 1 can black beans, spinach, egg, cilantro, and parsley and pulse together.
3Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add in the remaining 1 can of black beans, bread crumbs, and quinoa. Season with the salt, paprika, and pepper. Mix well.
4Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Divide the batter into 8 patties. Place on the skillet until golden and flip until cooked through. Repeat for remaining patties. Enjoy!
Ingredients
2 15-oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained, and divided
½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbsCan also sub with ground up oats to make it gluten-free. We then season the oat mixture with 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/8 tsp oregano, 1/8 tsp basil, and 1/8 tsp salt.
½ cup fresh spinach
⅓ cup cooked quinoa
1 bell pepper
½ medium red onion
1 egg
2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp pepper
Directions
1In a food processor, pulse together the bell pepper, onion, and garlic until finely chopped.
2Into the food processor, add 1 can black beans, spinach, egg, cilantro, and parsley and pulse together.
3Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add in the remaining 1 can of black beans, bread crumbs, and quinoa. Season with the salt, paprika, and pepper. Mix well.
4Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Divide the batter into 8 patties. Place on the skillet until golden and flip until cooked through. Repeat for remaining patties. Enjoy!
Black Bean Quinoa Burgers
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