Quinoa Veggie Burger

Ingredients

Salt

1/2 teaspoon, or to taste

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon, or to taste

Egg

1, large

Bread crumbs

1/2 cup

Black beans

1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed

Spinach

1 cup, fresh and chopped

Carrot

1, medium, grated

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Onion

1, small, chopped

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Water

2 cups

Quinoa

1 cup, uncooked

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed.
3. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
4. Add the grated carrot and chopped spinach to the skillet and continue cooking until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
5. In a large bowl, mash the drained black beans with a fork until it forms a chunky paste. To this, add the cooked quinoa, sautéed vegetable mixture, bread crumbs, and egg. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Mix the ingredients until well combined, then shape the mixture into four patties.
7. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until they are browned and heated through, about 4 minutes per side.
8. Serve these delicious veggie burgers with your favorite toppings and condiments.