Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers
Black beans and quinoa mashed into hearty patties that hold together and hit twenty grams of plant protein each.
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- 480 g Black beans
- 100 g Quinoa
- ½ Onion
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil
- ¾ tsp Salt
- 50 g Breadcrumbs (optional)
- 1 tsp Ground cumin (optional)
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika (optional)
Method
- Rinse the quinoa, then simmer it in water until tender, about 15 minutes; drain and let it steam-dry.
- Finely chop the onion.
- Drain the black beans and mash about three-quarters of them to a coarse paste, leaving some whole for texture.
- Mix the mashed beans, quinoa, onion, breadcrumbs, cumin, paprika, and salt, then shape into four firm patties.
- Fry the patties in the oil over medium heat until crusted and heated through, about 4 minutes a side.
- Serve the burgers in buns or over salad.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated from ingredients; varies with exact portions and brands.
About Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers
Black bean and quinoa burgers pair two plant proteins into a fully vegan patty that manages to be hearty and hold its shape, no egg required. Cooked quinoa brings a nutty flavor and a slightly toothsome texture, while black beans, mashed in part and left partly whole, provide the creamy body and a bit of bite. Onion, cumin, and smoked paprika season the mix, and breadcrumbs pull the moisture in so the patties bind into something firm enough to fry. The combination pushes each burger toward around twenty grams of plant protein, which is a lot for a meatless patty.
These cook up crusted on the outside and dense and satisfying within, earthy from the beans and quinoa with a warm, smoky seasoning. They're versatile, good in a bun with the usual fixings or set over a salad for a lighter plate, and they suit a make-ahead weeknight because the mix shapes cleanly. The technique that makes them work is in the details: letting the drained quinoa steam-dry so it doesn't add excess moisture, mashing only about three-quarters of the beans so there's still texture, and shaping the patties firm before they hit the oil. That balance of binding and structure is what keeps them from crumbling in the pan.
Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers?
One serving of Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers has about 372 calories, with 16g of protein, 53g of carbs, 11g of fat and 13g of fiber. These are estimates based on the ingredient amounts in this recipe and will vary with your exact portions and brands.
Is Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Breadcrumbs. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
How long does Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers take to make?
About 35 minutes start to finish, but only around 22 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out breadcrumbs, ground cumin, smoked paprika — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.