Quinoa-Black Bean Burger

• 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 1 whole Carrot, Peeled, Grated
• 2 Tablespoons Onion, Chopped
• 2 Tablespoons Ketchup
• 2 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
• 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
• 1- 1/2 cup Cooked Quinoa (cooked According To Package Instructions But Use Stock Instead Of Water)
• 1/2 cups Panko, More As Needed
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, For Frying, More As Needed
• 6 whole Sandwich Rolls Or Buns
• 1/4 cups Mayonnaise, Creme Fraiche, Greek Yogurt Or Sour Cream
• 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
• 1 Tablespoon Freshly Chopped Cilantro
• 18 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper

1. In a skillet, saute the onion and carrot in the olive oil over medium heat until softened, about 8 minutes.
2. Then remove from heat.
3. In a small bowl, mix the ketchup, paprika, ground cumin, cinnamon, sea salt and cayenne together.
4. Set aside.
5. Pour the black beans, onions and carrots into a large bowl.
6. Using two forks or a pastry blender, smash the black beans to break them up as much as possible.
7. (You can also use a food processor for this.)
8. Add in the ketchup and spice mixture and mix until well blended.
9. Fold in the cooked quinoa and the panko.
10. Form the mixture into six patties.
11. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
12. Add the patties and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side.
13. Mix the aioli ingredients together in a small bowl.
14. Serve spread on the buns with the finished burgers.
15. Cassies Notes: If you prefer, you can place the patties onto a greased baking sheet and bake at 400 F for 15-20 minutes.

olive oil, carrot, onion, ketchup, paprika, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, cayenne pepper, black beans, quinoa, olive oil, sandwich rolls, mayonnaise, lime juice, freshly chopped cilantro, ground black pepper

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/vegetarian/quinoa-black-bean-burger/ (may not work)