Clean Veggie Burgers

• 1 (15-ounce) can unsalted black beans, rinsed, drained, and divided
• 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
• 5 tablespoons uncooked quinoa, rinsed, drained, and divided
• 6 tablespoons water
• 4 ounces cremini mushrooms
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 teaspoons seeded minced serrano chile
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup chopped peeled ripe avocado
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 small tomatillo, finely chopped
• 4 whole-grain bakery-style hamburger buns, toasted
• 4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato
• 4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices red onion

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
2. Spread half of beans in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350u0b0 for 20 minutes. Place toasted beans in a large bowl.
3. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots; saute 2 minutes or until tender. Add 3 tablespoons quinoa; cook 2 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Add 6 tablespoons water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
4. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons uncooked quinoa, mushrooms, garlic, and remaining (untoasted) beans in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the cooked quinoa mixture, cilantro, serrano, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, chile powder, and egg; pulse until combined. Add mixture to toasted beans; stir well to combine. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions; shape each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
5. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add patties; cook 10 minutes, gently turning once.
6. Combine chopped avocado, lime juice, tomatillo, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; mash to desired consistency.
7. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun. Top each patty with 1 tomato slice, 1 onion slice, and about 2 tablespoons avocado mixture. Top with top halves of buns.
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unsalted black beans, olive oil, shallots, quinoa, water, cremini mushrooms, garlic, fresh cilantro, serrano chile, ground cumin, kosher salt, ancho chile powder, egg, peeled ripe avocado, lime juice, buns, tomato, red onion

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/clean-veggie-burgers (may not work)