Gluten free and vegan black bean quinoa burgers. With hearty Mexican-inspired flavours and healthy whole food ingredients, then baked for an even easier weeknight meal.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) 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.
1 small red onion, 3 cloves garlic, 300 grams black beans, 150 grams cooked quinoa, 40 grams sunflower seeds, 2 tablespoons olive oil, Juice 1 lime or lemon, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon dry oregano, 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
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.