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Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

Make this healthy twist on an American classic at your next BBQ.

Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

ingredients

1/4 cup Full Circle Organic Quinoa
2 ct 2/3 cup water
1 can 15 oz. Full Circle Organic Black Beans, rinsed, drained
1/2 cup Full Circle Organic Bread Crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped Full Circle Organic Red Pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped Full Circle Organic Green Onion
2 tablespoons chopped Full Circle Organic Cilantro
1 tablespoon Full Circle Thai Chili Sauce
2 teaspoons Full Circle Organic Frozen Chopped Garlic
1 tablespoon Full Circle Chili Powder
1 ct 1/2 teaspoons Full Circle Organic Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Full Circle Sea Salt
1 ct Full Circle Organic Large Egg, beaten
4 ct slices pepper jack cheese
4 ct brioche rolls, split
1 ct 1/3 cup Full Circle Organic Arugula leaves
1/2 cup prepared guacamole
1/2 cup micro greens

Directions

Combine quinoa and water in a small saucepan over low heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until water is absorbed, cool. Place beans in a large bowl, mash with fork to a thick and paste-like consistency. Add quinoa, bread crumbs, red pepper, green onion, cilantro, chili sauce, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt; blend mixture with fork then stir in beaten egg. Shape mixture into 4 large patties; refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat grill to high heat. Coat a sheet of aluminum foil with Full Circle Canola Oil Cooking Spray. Place patties on foil on hot grill. Cook 7 to 8 minutes per side. Toast split rolls on grill until lightly browned on cut sides. Place cheese on bottom of bun. Serve patties on rolls with arugula, guacamole and micro greens. 4 servings.