Alfalfa's Black Bean and Quinoa Burger

Name: Alfalfa's Black Bean and Quinoa Burger
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 patties, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 3/4 cup quinoa, dry; 1/2 red bell pepper, minced; 1/2 green bell pepper, minced; 1 medium red onion, minced; 1/2 bunch green onion, minced; 1/2 bunch cilantro, minced; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons louisiana hot sauce; 1/2 cup gluten-free flour; 1/2 tablespoon egg substitute; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Submitted by Kim S.

"Great blackbean quinoa burger from Alfalfa's Restaurant in Lexington, KY"

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 16
Yields:: 8 patties
Serves:: 8

ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
³⁄₄ cup quinoa, dry
¹⁄₂ red bell pepper, minced
¹⁄₂ green bell pepper, minced
1 medium red onion, minced
¹⁄₂ bunch green onion, minced
¹⁄₂ bunch cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
³⁄₄ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons louisiana hot sauce
¹⁄₂ cup gluten-free flour
¹⁄₂ tablespoon egg substitute
2 tablespoons olive oil

directions

In a strainer, rinse quinoa well. Drain. Combine the raw quinoa with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil uncovered. When it starts to boil, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and quinoa is light and fluffy. NOTE: When found in nature, quinoa has a coating of bitter-tasting saponins. These occur naturally in the quinoa to prevent insects from eating the plant. Most packaged quinoa will be pre-washed; however it is always a good idea to wash the quinoa again just in case. Fluff with fork, allow to cool. Combine the beans, quinoa, bell peppers, onions, cilantro, and seasonings in a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Add the gluten-free flour and egg replacer then mix thoroughly again. Mash everything to consistency. Form into patties and cook in a little bit of oil on medium high heat until heated through and golden brown.