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Cajun Spiced Black Bean Quinoa Burgers Vegan

These Cajun Spiced Black Bean Quinoa Burgers are a healthy vegan burger loaded with plant-based protein! Just 7 ingredients, so easy to make and can be enjoyed with all of your fave toppings! No added oil + nut-free option. Gf option.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chilling
15 mins
Total Time
47 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 247 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 15 oz black beans drained
  • 3/4 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/3 cup almond flour Or coarsely crushed walnuts, or use coarsely ground sunflower seeds for nuttree
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • zest of a lime
  • 1/4 cup of flour of choice (4 tbsp) (all purpose, or a mix of 2 of oat/rice/chickpea for Glutenfree)

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, mash half of the black beans really well. Add the rest of the ingredients except flour and mix in. Mash and mix. (You can also add 2 tbsp finely chopped onion and half a green chili minced here for variation.) Add 3 tbsp flour and mix in. Chill for 15-20 minutes.
  2. If the mixture is still wet add another tablespoon of flour and mix in. Taste and adjust salt and flavor. Shape into patties and pan fry for 4-6 mins per side over medium heat. (For additional crisp and less sticking , lightly dust the patties in flour before pan frying). Bake: place on parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 425 deg c(220 c) for 20 mins.
  3. Serve in a bowl or on lettuce leaves or make a burger with greens, tomato slices, onion and barbecue sauce or Vegan ranch sauce and pickled jalapeño.Store: in the refrigerator for upto 4 days. Freeze for upto a month. Reheat on the skillet or bake.

Notes

  • Homemade burger patties are not the same as store-bought ones, which contain a lot of additives to make them that sturdy.These quinoa burger patties are softer and get sturdy on cooking
  • Note that canned beans can be inconsistent in texture. Some are super dry and starchy, so if that's the case you might not need to add any additional flour.
  • You may freeze the patties in a freezer-proof container for 1 month.
  • Instead of Cajun seasoning, you can simply blend each 1/2 tsp of smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder,  black pepper, onion powder, dried oregano, and 1/4 tsp each of cayenne and thyme.
  • If you’re cutting back on carbs, wrap up that burger patty in a large piece of crisp butter lettuce, top it with smashed avocado, and a drizzle of sriracha sauce

Nutrition Information

Calories 247kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 340mg (14%) Potassium 487mg (14%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 862IU (17%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247

% Daily Value*

Calories 247kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 340mg 14%
Potassium 487mg 10%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 862IU 17%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.