Quinoa-Black Bean Burger

Name: Quinoa-Black Bean Burger
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Carrot, Peeled, Grated; 2 Tablespoons Onion, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Ketchup; 2 teaspoons Paprika; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Sea Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained; 1- 1/2 cup Cooked Quinoa (cooked According To Package Instructions But Use Stock Instead Of Water); 1/2 cups Panko, More As Needed; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, For Frying, More As Needed; 6 whole Sandwich Rolls Or Buns; 1/4 cups Mayonnaise, Creme Fraiche, Greek Yogurt Or Sour Cream; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice; 1 Tablespoon Freshly Chopped Cilantro; 18 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper

18 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

1 teaspoon Olive Oil
1 whole Carrot, Peeled, Grated
2 Tablespoons Onion, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Ketchup
2 teaspoons Paprika
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
1- 1/2 cup Cooked Quinoa (cooked According To Package Instructions But Use Stock Instead Of Water)
1/2 cups Panko, More As Needed
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, For Frying, More As Needed
6 whole Sandwich Rolls Or Buns
1/4 cups Mayonnaise, Creme Fraiche, Greek Yogurt Or Sour Cream
2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon Freshly Chopped Cilantro
18 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper

Directions

1

In a skillet, saute the onion and carrot in the olive oil over medium heat until softened, about 8 minutes.
2

Then remove from heat.
3

In a small bowl, mix the ketchup, paprika, ground cumin, cinnamon, sea salt and cayenne together.
4

Set aside.
5

Pour the black beans, onions and carrots into a large bowl.
6

Using two forks or a pastry blender, smash the black beans to break them up as much as possible.
7

(You can also use a food processor for this.)
8

Add in the ketchup and spice mixture and mix until well blended.
9

Fold in the cooked quinoa and the panko.
10

Form the mixture into six patties.
11

Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
12

Add the patties and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side.
13

Mix the aioli ingredients together in a small bowl.
14

Serve spread on the buns with the finished burgers.
15

Cassies Notes: If you prefer, you can place the patties onto a greased baking sheet and bake at 400 F for 15-20 minutes.