Smoky Black Bean Burger

• Serves: 6

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• Contributor: Kate

Ingredients

Burgers

• 1 small onion (about 1 cup) chopped
• 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
• 2 cans (30oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Glaze

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons sriracha

Accompaniments

• Buns
• Cheese
• Red onion
• Garlic mayo (mayo with a litle bit of garlic mixed in)

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa and saute onions. Allow them to cool before making burgers.
2. Prepare the glaze by mixing all the glaze ingredients in a bowl. Adjust flavors according to your taste (I usually add a bit of salt, too).
3. Drain and rinse the black beans. Put in a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher.
4. Add quinoa, onions, bread crumbs, and spices to the bowl. Mash to incorporate ingredients. (You can also use a food processor)
5. Mix the ingredients a bit further with a spatula or your hands.
6. Form 6 patties, about 1/2-3/4" thick

Stovetop: Heat oil over medium-high heat, add patties and cook for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Flip patties and cook another 5 minutes. Remove, brush with glaze.

Oven: Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and bake 12-15 minutes, flip patties, and bake 12-15 minutes more. Brush patties with glaze.

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