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Red Quinoa and Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Red Quinoa and Black Bean Veggie Burgers ~ a great veggie burger is a thing of beauty, and one of the hardest recipes to nail down. This one is hearty and full of flavor ~ you won't miss the meat one bit!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 burgers
Calories: 276 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 oz package dried shitake mushrooms or any variety you like
  • 1/2 red onion peeled
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper any color you like
  • 1 cup cooked black beans canned is fine rinsed and well drained
  • 1/2 cup bread or cracker crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked red quinoa (regular quinoa is fine too
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • olive oil for frying
chipotle mayo
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 small can chipotle chilies in adobo sauce you won't need the whole can
for serving
  • whole grain buns
  • Thinly sliced red onion
  • sliced heirloom tomato
  • lettuce

Instructions

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  1. Reconstitute the mushrooms according to the package directions. Drain them and squeeze out excess moisture with a paper towel.
  2. Give the onion and bell pepper a rough chop and put them in the bowl of a food processor. Cut the stem off the jalapeno, and slice it, seeds and all. Add it to the processor along with the mushrooms. Pulse the machine about 12 times.
  3. Add the beans and pulse 8 more times. Scrape down the sides of the machine, and pulse another 8 times.
  4. Add in the crumbs, the egg, the quinoa, the Worcestershire sauce, salts, and pepper. Pulse about 12 times until everything is combined but still has texture.
  5. Use a 1/2 cup measure to scoop out the mixture and form into burgers. Separate the burgers with waxed paper, and cover with plastic wrap. Put in the refrigerator to chill until needed.
  6. To cook the burgers, coat the bottom of a pan with olive oil and heat until hot. Fry the burgers for about 7-10 minutes per side, on a medium heat. Flatten the burgers with your spatula if they are on the thick side.
  7. Make the chipotle mayo by mixing the mayonnaise with the sauce from the chiles, to taste.
  8. Serve up your burgers with all the traditional fixings.

Notes

  • Nutritional info for burgers only.

Nutrition Information

Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 634mg (26%) Potassium 319mg (9%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 274IU (5%) Vitamin C 30mg (33%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6burgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276

% Daily Value*

Calories 276kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 634mg 26%
Potassium 319mg 7%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 274IU 5%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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