Black Bean & Quinoa Burger - 2 Guiding Stars
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Vegetarians rejoice! These are one of the best meatless burgers we’ve tried yet, and they’re only half an hour away.

Tip: Make this recipe with leftover, chilled quinoa for the firmest texture.

Ingredients

  • 1 (15.5 oz.) can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa
  • ½ tsp. cumin
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
  • ½ tsp. dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 whole-grain buns

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  2. Mash all ingredients except oil together. Divide the mixture into four equal balls, and form each into a patty.
  3. Heat oil in a medium, oven-proof skillet over high heat and cook the patties until lightly browned (1 minute per side).
  4. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until firm (15 minutes). Serve patties on buns, topped with fresh veggies as desired.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 260; Total Fat 6g (8% Daily Value); Saturated Fat 0.5g (3% DV); Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg (0% DV); Sodium 490mg (21% DV); Total Carbohydrate 42g (15% DV); Dietary Fiber 9g (32% DV); Total Sugars 4g; Includes 4g Added Sugars (8% DV); Protein 11g; Vitamin D 0% DV; Calcium 8% DV; Iron 15% DV; Potassium 6% DV; Thiamin 130% DV; Vitamin B12 130% DV; Riboflavin 110% DV.
Recipe by Guiding Stars at https://guidingstars.com/recipes/black-bean-and-quinoa-burger/
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