Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers

A friend of ours asked me how to make black bean burgers which is perfect timing because summer is right around the corner!

Black bean quinoa burgers

2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed

1 1/2 C cooked quinoa

1/2 C almond meal ( can sub whole wheat flour, but I think a “meal” like bran or almond would be best)

1/2 t tumeric

1 1/2 t salt

1/4 t cumin

1/2 jalapeño, diced

1/2 red onion, sautéed

Start by sautéing the onions until they’re tender and get a nice light brown. Add quinoa and black beans to a bowl and use a potato masher to mash the beans up a bit. I like them still chunky. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix like you would a dough. Turn your oven to 375′ and line a baking sheet with parchment.

Take palm size balls of the mix and flatten  to a burger shape. Place on baking sheet and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes on each side. They’ll brown a bit and become more solid.

Mango salsa

1 large, ripe mango

1/2 jalapeño, diced into tiny pieces

1/2 red onion, diced

1/2 lime

Salt, to taste

1 C cherry tomatoes cut into halves or 1 large tomato diced

This ones easy. Just mix!

Guacamole

1 large avocado

1/2 red onion, diced

1/2 lime

This guac isn’t supposed to be too salty or crazy with ingredients. I just wanted a creamy topping. Just mash the avocado and mix with the onion and lime. You don’t have to add the extra onion.