Black Bean Burgers

• 1/2 cups Uncooked Quinoa
• 1 cup Vegetable Stock
• 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 2 whole Medium Carrots, Peeled And Finely Diced
• 1/4 cups Onion, Diced
• 1 clove Garlic, Minced
• 1- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
• 1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 3/4 teaspoons Sea Salt, Divided
• 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
• 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
• 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
• 3 Tablespoons Ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha (more Or Less To Taste)
• 1/2 cups Panko, More As Needed For Texture
• 1 whole Egg
• 2 teaspoons Oil, For Frying
• 6 whole Burger Buns
• Other Burger Toppings, As Desired

1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions using 1 cup of vegetable stock in place of the water called for.
2. When its done, remove from heat and set aside.
3. While the quinoa cooks, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small skillet with a small pinch of salt.
4. Add the carrots, onion and garlic and saute until soft and fragrant, about 8 minutes.
5. When done, remove from heat.
6. While the vegetables saute, mix the paprika, cumin, cinnamon, oregano, sea salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
7. Pour the rinsed black beans into a large bowl.
8. Add the cooked carrots, onion, and garlic to the black beans.
9. Using a pastry blender or two forks, smash the mixture to break down the black beans.
10. Dont mash them completely; just until the mixture is cohesive.
11. You can also use a food processor for this step.
12. Add the ketchup, soy sauce, Sriracha and the spice mixture and stir well.
13. Add the quinoa, 1/2 cup panko and the egg and mix to combine.
14. If needed, add additional panko.
15. The mixture should easily hold together when formed into a patty.
16. If it doesnt, add more panko, little bits at a time.
17. Form the mixture into patties, 1/2-cup each.
18. Refrigerate the patties for a minimum of 20 minutes, up to two days before cooking.
19. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
20. Place the patties in the skillet and allow them to cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
21. Serve burgers on buns with your desired burger toppings.
22. Cassies Notes: If preferred, you can bake the patties in a 400 F oven for 15-20 minutes.
23. They will be less crispy on the edges if you choose this method.
24. To prepare these vegan, replace the egg with a flax egg or chia egg (mix 1 tablespoon of either seed with 3 tablespoons of warm water; let it sit for 5 minutes and then mix in as you would an egg.)
25. The patties can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days; or frozen for a couple of months.

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/vegetarian/black-bean-burgers-3/ (may not work)