Living Better Cafe says: Going meatless is healthy, and you don't have to be, Vegetarian or Vegan. The taste of this healthy burger is: so tender and juicy the way a veggie burger should taste.
3 Tbsp. - 1/2 tsp. Quinoa
3 Tbsp. - 1/2 tsp. Minced garlic
1 Tbsp. - 1- 3/4 tsp. Minced onions
3 Tbsp. - 1/2 tsp. Minced bell peppers
1/3 C. - 1 Tbsp. Water
1/3 C. - 1 Tbsp. Bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. - 1- 1/4 tsp. Olive oil
3/4 (15 oz.) Can black beans, rinsed and drained (you can also use fresh, cooked beans)
3/4 (15 oz.) Can corn, rinsed and drained (you can also use fresh, cooked corn)
Direction
1. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Lower heat to med-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has evaporated about 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Mash Black beans and corn with a fork leaving some whole in the paste mixture.
3. Mix quinoa, bread crumbs, bell peppers, garlic, and salt. Place into refrigerator until the mixture gets good and cold.
4. Form the mixture into parties.
5. Add olive oil to a med skillet.
6. Cook patties through, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Note:
Placing the mixture in the refrigerator makes it easier to mold into patties.