Alfalfa's Black Bean and Quinoa Burger

Great blackbean quinoa burger from Alfalfa's Restaurant in Lexington, KY

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 8 patties

Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 3⁄4 cup quinoa, dry
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, minced
• 1⁄2 green bell pepper, minced
• 1  medium red onion, minced
• 1⁄2 bunch green onion, minced
• 1⁄2 bunch cilantro, minced
• 1  tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 4  tablespoons  louisiana hot sauce
• 1⁄2 cup  gluten-free flour
• 1⁄2 tablespoon egg substitute
• 2  tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. In a strainer, rinse quinoa well. Drain. Combine the raw quinoa with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil uncovered. When it starts to boil, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and quinoa is light and fluffy. NOTE: When found in nature, quinoa has a coating of bitter-tasting saponins. These occur naturally in the quinoa to prevent insects from eating the plant. Most packaged quinoa will be pre-washed; however it is always a good idea to wash the quinoa again just in case. Fluff with fork, allow to cool. Combine the beans, quinoa, bell peppers, onions, cilantro, and seasonings in a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Add the gluten-free flour and egg replacer then mix thoroughly again. Mash everything to consistency. Form into patties and cook in a little bit of oil on medium high heat until heated through and golden brown.