How to Make Black Bean Quinoa Burgers | Hilah Cooking

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a common egg substitute in vegan recipes.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats can provide a healthier binding option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is a nutritious alternative that is often cheaper.

Drain and rinse 1.5 cups of black beans in a colander and shake dry.

Mash the black beans in a large bowl until mostly smooth.

Add 0.5 cups of cooked quinoa to the mashed beans.

De-stem and chiffonade 1 cup of kale leaves, then chop finely.

In a warm skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté chopped onion and jalapeno for 1-2 minutes until softened.

Add the chopped kale to the skillet and sauté until it wilts and turns bright green, about 1-2 minutes, adding a pinch of salt to help release moisture.

Add the sautéed vegetables to the bowl with the beans and quinoa.

Add 1 tablespoon of vegan Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of breadcrumbs to the mixture and combine until it forms a dough-like consistency.

Shape the mixture into four patties, about 1 cup each, and dredge in remaining breadcrumbs.

Optionally, freeze the patties on a plate until solid for later use, or proceed to cook immediately.

To cook, add a little oil to a skillet and pan-fry the patties for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown, or bake on a parchment-lined sheet at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.

Assemble the burger with your choice of toppings, including mustard, red onion, tomato, cilantro, lettuce, and avocado.

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