Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

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
  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
1

In a food processor, pulse together the bell pepper, onion, and garlic until finely chopped.

2

Into the food processor, add 1 can black beans, spinach, egg, cilantro, and parsley and pulse together.

3

Transfer 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.

4

Heat 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
  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

1

In a food processor, pulse together the bell pepper, onion, and garlic until finely chopped.

2

Into the food processor, add 1 can black beans, spinach, egg, cilantro, and parsley and pulse together.

3

Transfer 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.

4

Heat 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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