BLACK BEAN BURGERS

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INGREDIENTS

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• 1 can of organic black beans rinsed & drained

• 1/4 cup quinoa + 1/2 cup water

• 1/2 cup almond flour (gluten-free breadcrumbs, or ground oats)

• 1/4 cup minced red, orange or yellow pepper

• 2 TBSP minced onion

• 2 cloves of garlic minced

• 1 mushroom minced (optional)

• 1 organic pastured egg

• 2 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp hot sauce

• 1/2 tsp salt

• avocado oil to cook in

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INSTRUCTIONS​

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1.  Make quinoa: Bring quinoa and water to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes

2. In a medium sized bowl, roughly mash the black beans with a fork into somewhat of  a paste

3. Mix quinoa, almond flour, pepper, onion, garlic, mushroom, cumin, hot sauce, salt & egg into black beans

4. Incorporate ingredients well and then form 5-7 small to medium sized patties

5. Heat 1-2 TBSP avocado oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook 3-4 minutes per side until very golden brown (make sure the first side is cooked well before flipping or burgers will begin to crumble) 

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*serve over mixed greens, on a piece of hearty romaine or on a gluten-free bun with a dollop of avocado mayo, sliced avocado, dill pickle and ketchup. 

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Enjoy!

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