Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

Jul 21, 2022, 9:00:00 AM

Make this healthy twist on an American classic at your next BBQ.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Full Circle Organic Quinoa

2 2/3 cup water

1 can (15 oz.) Full Circle Organic Black Beans, rinsed, drained

1/2 cup Full Circle Organic Bread Crumbs

1/2 cup finely chopped Full Circle Organic Red Pepper

1/4 cup finely chopped Full Circle Organic Green Onion

2 tablespoons chopped Full Circle Organic Cilantro

1 tablespoon Full Circle Thai Chili Sauce

2 teaspoons Full Circle Organic Frozen Chopped Garlic

1 tablespoon Full Circle Chili Powder

1 1/2 teaspoons Full Circle Organic Ground Cumin

1/2 teaspoon Full Circle Sea Salt

1 Full Circle Organic Large Egg, beaten

4 slices pepper jack cheese

4 brioche rolls, split

1 1/3 cup Full Circle Organic Arugula leaves

1/2 cup prepared guacamole

1/2 cup micro greens

Directions:

Combine quinoa and water in a small saucepan over low heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until water is absorbed, cool. Place beans in a large bowl, mash with fork to a thick and paste-like consistency. Add quinoa, bread crumbs, red pepper, green onion, cilantro, chili sauce, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt; blend mixture with fork then stir in beaten egg. Shape mixture into 4 large patties; refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat grill to high heat. Coat a sheet of aluminum foil with Full Circle Canola Oil Cooking Spray. Place patties on foil on hot grill. Cook 7 to 8 minutes per side. Toast split rolls on grill until lightly browned on cut sides. Place cheese on bottom of bun. Serve patties on rolls with arugula, guacamole and micro greens. 4 servings.