Chipotle Quinoa Burgers

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
• one 14-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1-2 individual chipotle peppers (not the whole can)
• 1/2 teaspoon each: garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps

1. 1

   Cook quinoa according to package directions. Allow to cool.

2. 2

   Place black beans, quinoa, chipotles, and spices, in a food processor. Pulse just a few times, enough to make the mixture sticky and well-mixed but not completely pureed. Ideally there will be some chunks of black beans still intact.

3. 3

   Transfer mixture to a bowl. Using a spoon or your hands, mix with egg and panko. Form into 4 thick burgers.

4. 4

   Heat a generous swish of olive oil over medium high heat (nonstick pan works best here). Add burgers to the pan and fry for a few minutes on each side, flipping carefully to keep them intact, until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.

5. 5

   Serve on buns with spicy mayo, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion (pickled if you want!), whatever suits your fancy!