With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner I figured we would just continue on with our Mexican inspired dishes today. These quinoa black bean burgers only have eight ingredients are dairy free, egg free, grain free, and delicious.
I mentioned earlier this week I have been trying to be more frugal with my budget especially my food budget and black beans end up being one of those very affordable pantry items at my house. I also keep quinoa on hand all the time, and I make one cup at a time to use throughout the week. It easily works its way into recipes or salads, adding protein and fiber. You'll notice we don't need much quinoa in this recipe which makes it really budget friendly.
Looking at the ingredient list for these quinoa black bean burgers, I have to say I have all these items on hand all the time. This is the kind of recipe I would show my little sister how to makes, it's very easy to prepare and requires little measuring or judgment. Unlike some other black bean burger recipes, I didn't even need to break out my food processor for this one (which means less dishes YAY).
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This quinoa black bean burger would be fantastic with sweet potato fries and chimichurri sauce. In fact, I loaded this burger with chimichurri sauce since I had extra on hand and it did not disappoint – I highly recommend the combo! Like most of the protein I make, a majority of these burgers ended up on salad for lunch through the week. I have to admit, if you let me have the choice over traditional burgers on a bun or on a salad I'm gonna pick salad every time no hesitation. Don't think I missed out on the sweet potato fry action, I added those right on top of my salad because why the heck not!
Although these black bean burgers are not as quick as some traditional frozen burgers you find in the store I urge you to try to make these. You can control the sodium, the ingredients, the flavor profile, how hot and spicy or mild you want the burgers to be. Best of all, the price! These are so much less expensive than the black bean burgers you can get in the grocery store. If you want the convenience of a precooked veggie burger, you can make these on the weekend and store them individually and store them in freezer safe plastic baggies and use them as you need them throughout the week or month. Just be sure to defrost them and toast them back up on the stove for best results.
Quinoa Black Bean Burgers Spotlight
Quinoa black bean burgers are full of protein, fiber, most of which is insoluble fiber, and are naturally low in fat. They are super versatile and like I said will mash into a burger without even needing a food processor.
Quinoa Black Bean Burgers Recipe Tips
The trick I found to making black beans that are easy on your stomach is to take the time to soak the beans and then rinse them well. I also don't pack my black beans in liquid after they're done cooking which I think also helps with the sensitivity of the stomach issues.
If you decide to make a batch of black beans or quinoa for the week, be sure to store them in glass containers. Plastic containers end up breaking down eventually and may be harmful for your health once they start disintegrating. That's not a risk I care to take.
If you love veggie burgers be sure to check out these pumpkin black bean burgers!
Quinoa Black Bean Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 cup black beans - divided
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 tbs. ground flax
- 1 tbs ground flax mixed with 3 tbs water - flax egg
- 2 tbs. hemp hearts
- 1/4 cup cantina style salsa
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbs. coconut flour
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper - optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F
- In a medium sized bowl, mash 1/2 cup of black beans with fork. Add the other 1/2 cup black beans, quinoa and flax seed. Stir to combine.
- Move the black bean mixture to the side and make flax egg in the bottom of the bowl by combining 1 tbs. flax seed and 3 tbs. water. Let sit 2 minutes. Sitr into black bean mixture once thickened.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- Place parchment or foil on baking sheet. Spray with nonstick spray.
- Using your hands, shape 5 patties of similar size.
- Bake at 400 for 30 minutes, flipping the burgers after 25 minutes.
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Jennifer C
I love using quinoa and my family loves black beans so I can’t wait to make these! However, we are not vegetarian or grain-free, so I don’t have a few of these ingredients… what would be the best substitue for the coconut flour – oats? Oat flour? And i’ve never even seen hemp hearts, so I’m at a loss on how to substitute them. Thanks!
Love Bakes Good Cakes
These sound so simple and delicious! Thanks so much for joining us at FreedomFridays! Pinned and scheduled a FB share.
Brittanie Pyper
I normally not a quinoa fan but I actually think these look good. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty. We hope to see you again.
Heather @GeminiRed Creations
I will be sure to share this recipe with my cooking friends and those who love quinoa and black beans! Thanks for sharing in the #SmallVictoriesSundayLinkup
Lou Lou Girls
Hello beautiful! This looks so amazing. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on Monday at 7pm because we love to party with you! Happy Memorial Day! Lou Lou Girls
Brittany
These look delicious! Thanks for the extra tips on how to make them easier on the stomach. And thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty 🙂
Sam
Oh it took me years to figure out how to get beans to not upset my stomach. Hope this helps!!
Simple Nature Decor
I love quinoa anything, love if you share these amazing burger on Fabulous Friday Party
thanks Maria
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Shellie Bowdoin
I have yet to try quinoa. These look yummy. Thanks for joining us on Oh My Heartsie Girl Wordless Wednesday!
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Hannah @ eat, drink and save money
Your recipes never disappoint! I’ve made quinoa burgers, and I’ve made black bean burgers, but I’ve never put the two together. Can’t wait to try.
Thanks for linking up with Share the Wealth Sunday!
Sam
Hannah you are a doll!! I came up with this recipe when I was doing my 28 day detox. I couldn’t have oats, so quinoa and I became best buddies! Hope you enjoy it, I really loved these burgers!
Evija
Thank you for joining our Oh My Heartsie Girl Wordless Wednesday Link Party.. This looks very delicious, would have never thought of that myself.. Thank you for sharing! Have a great day, co-host Evija @Fromevijawithlove
Susan
I have always wanted to try these kind of burgers. I wondered if they are mushy. I would love to try them. This recipe looks great!
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Deborah Davis
What a healthy and delicious dish! Thank you for sharing your Quinoa Black Bean Burgers with us at the Healthy Happy Green and Natural Party! I am pinning and sharing!
Catherine Holt
Oh wow, these look totally amazing. We are always on the look out for more meat free meals and these are right up our alley!!
Thanks for linking up to Marvelous Monday on Smart Party Planning.
Elaine
That Looks Healthy!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday – Link Party!! Hope to see you again tomorrow!! Love having you!! Pinned!!
Sue
looks really good. I love the ingredients but never had one of these. I should tell my Mom about this she just found out she can no longer eat meat. So she is looking for recipes.
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Lisa @ Fun Money Mom
These look so healthy. Somehow I’ve never tried quinoa…I may have to try it out with this yummy sounding recipe!
Thanks so much for linking up with #ShareTheWealthSunday!
xoxo
Lisa
Katie (The Muffin Myth)
I love making a big batch of veggie burgers and keeping them in the freezer for busy times, and these look just great. I’ve never used coconut flour in a burger recipe before, so I’m totally intrigued by that. Thanks for the recipe, am pinning and will be giving this one a try!
Sam
Katie, I love to use coconut flour as a binder and a way to add fiber – I’ve cut oats and grains out so coconut flour and I are becoming best friends!!
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness
Oooh yum, I love black bean burgers! The addition of quinoa sounds great. Pinning now!
Sam
Thanks Nicole!! Enjoy it!
Kathryn
Mmmm these look delicious and so simple to make, I think I have all the ingredients so hopefully I’ll be trying them this week : ) Thank you for sharing, I came across you on the What’d you do this weekend link party
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