Black Bean and Quinoa Burgers

Ingredients

• 6 burger buns

Patty

• 1/2 cup quinoa, dry
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 15 oz black beans, drained
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 large egg
• 2/3 cup frozen corn
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• Chipotle peppers (1 cube)
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup flour

Sauce

• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 Tbsp dijon mustard

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, bring quinoa and 1 cup water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and cook for 10-15 mins until water is absorbed and quinoa is cooked. Remove from heat.
2. Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat.
3. Saute onion and garlic until softened, 5-6 minutes. Place mixture into a large bowl.
4. Add black beans to the bowl and smash until a pasty mixture forms.
5. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix throughly
6. Form into 6 equal patties and place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight
7. When ready to eat preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet. Place patties on baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Flip patty and cook for an additional 10 minutes. If using a griddle heat 4-6 minutes per side or until slightly golden.
8. Serve with yogurt sauce on a bun# Black Bean and Quinoa Burgers