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!
215-oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained, and divided
½cupItalian 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.
½cupfresh spinach
⅓cupcooked quinoa
1bell pepper
½medium red onion
1egg
2tbspfresh cilantro leaves
2tbspfresh parsley leaves
1tbspgarlic, minced
1tspsalt
½tsppaprika
½tsppepper
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!
215-oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained, and divided
½cupItalian 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.
½cupfresh spinach
⅓cupcooked quinoa
1bell pepper
½medium red onion
1egg
2tbspfresh cilantro leaves
2tbspfresh parsley leaves
1tbspgarlic, minced
1tspsalt
½tsppaprika
½tsppepper
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!
