Gluten free & vegan black bean quinoa burgers. With hearty Mexican inspired flavours & healthy whole food ingredients, then baked for an even easier weeknight meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vegan
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 4people
Ingredients
1smallred onion (~60 grams)
3clovesgarlic
300grams / 1 1/2 cupsblack beans, cooked
150grams / 1 cupcooked quinoa
40grams / 1/4 cupsunflower seeds
2tablespoonsolive oil
Juice1lime or lemon (~2 tablespoons)
1teaspoon sea salt
1teaspooncumin
1teaspoondry oregano, or small handful fresh
½teaspoonsweet paprika
½teaspooncayenne pepperto taste
½teaspoon black pepper
½teaspoonmaple syrup
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180C / 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment, pulse the onion and garlic until finely chopped. Add the remaining ingredients, including the spices, and pulse until the mixture comes together.
Divide the burger mixture into four equal parts and form into patties about 2cm high. Place onto the prepared baking sheet, and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden.
Serve the burgers hot with buns (or lettuce), topped with tomato, peppers, rucola, and pickled onions, plus your spreads/sauces of choice.
Notes
• If the burger mixture is too soft, stir in a tablespoon or two of chickpea or buckwheat flour.