Quinoa and Black Bean Burgers
 
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These vegan and gluten-free burger patties are packed with proteins from the black beans, quinoa and sunflower seeds.
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Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1 can black beans (540 ml), drained and rinsed
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cups quinoa, cooked
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds, finely ground
  • ½ cup brown rice flour
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoon Braggs Liquid Aminos (or tamari)
  • 2 tablespoon grape seed oil
  • 2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
  1. In a food processor, purée onion and black beans until smooth.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients: ground sunflower seeds, brown rice flower, nutritional yeast, oregano, garlic, mustard and pepper.
  3. Transfer black beans into a large mixing blow.
  4. Mix black beans with Braggs sauce and grape seed oil.
  5. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients, mixing well.
  6. Shape into 2 to 2.5 inches patties. I used approximately 3-4 tablespoon of mixture for each patty.
  7. Place patties on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, flip the patties and bake for another 5 minutes to brown the other side of the patty.
  9. Serve warm on a burger bun or as a main course.
Recipe by Homemade Hearts at http://homemadehearts.ca/2014/01/13/quinoa-and-black-bean-burgers/