Chipotle Quinoa Burgers

• uncooked quinoa↗0.5 cup
• one 14-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained14
• individual chipotle peppers (not the whole can)↗1
• each: garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin0.5 teaspoon
• egg, beaten↗1
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• panko breadcrumbs↗0.25 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Quinoa: Cook quinoa according to package directions. Allow to cool.

2. 2

   Mix: Place black beans, quinoa, chipotles, and spices, in a food processor. Pulse just a few times, enough to make the mixture sticky and well‑mixed but not completely pureed. Ideally there will be some chunks of black beans still intact.

3. 3

   Add egg and panko: Transfer mixture to a bowl. Using a spoon or your hands, mix with egg and panko. Form into 4 thick burgers.

4. 4

   Fry burgers: Heat a generous swish of olive oil over medium high heat (nonstick pan works best here). Add burgers to the pan and fry for a few minutes on each side, flipping carefully to keep them intact, until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.

5. 5

   Serve: Serve on buns with spicy mayo, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion ( pickled if you want!), whatever suits your fancy!