vegan black bean burgers

created this jem when i just started combining things from the pantry. don't let the vegan-ness fool you. they're good.

2 cans no salt added black beans, rinsed well and drained
cooled cooked quinoa, recipe follows
2-3 tbsp crushed garlic
1 medium white onion, small dice
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1 small can of diced hatch green chiles
Salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, other seasonings to taste
panko bread crumbs

preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

sautee the onion until soft, about 3-5 minutes.

in a large bowl, mash the beans until almost smooth (i use a potato masher).

add sauteed onions and the rest of the ingredients, except the oil, adding the flour a little at a time to combine well. mixture will be thick.

form bean mixture into patties, approximately ½ inch thick.

pour panko bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. coat both sides of patties in panko.

fry patties in a small amount of oil until slightly firm.

place fried patties on cookie sheet. bake 30 minutes, flipping patties over at 15 minute mark.

assemble burger.

let remaining patties cool completely. place in freezer friendly container, separating each patty with wax paper. freeze and enjoy later. reheat in oven, toaster or microwave.

enjoy.



quinoa
bring 2 cups of water to a boil over high heat, add pinch of kosher salt
add 1 cup well rinsed quinoa
bring back to boil and reduce to medium heat
cover and cook 12-15 minutes, until all water has been absorbed
let stand covered 5 minutes
fluff with fork