Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Quinoa Fries

These spicy black bean burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They're made with a combination of black beans, quinoa, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and spices, and they're baked until they're cooked through. Serve them on whole-wheat buns with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

The inspiration for these burgers came to me one day when I was looking for a healthy and delicious vegetarian burger recipe. I had some black beans and quinoa in my pantry, and I thought, "Why not combine them to make a burger?" I added some onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and spices, and the result was amazing! These burgers are packed with flavor and nutrients, and they're sure to please everyone at your table.

Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 40 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, quinoa, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Mash the ingredients together until well combined.
4. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
5. Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the patties are cooked through.
7. Serve the burgers on whole-wheat buns with your favorite toppings.
8. For the quinoa fries, combine 1 cup cooked quinoa, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, 1 egg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Form into fries and bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Why It Works

• The combination of black beans and quinoa makes for a hearty and flavorful burger.
• The onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and spices add a delicious depth of flavor.
• Baking the burgers helps to keep them moist and juicy.