Black Bean Chili Burgers

30 minutes Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 5 minutes

209 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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1	cup	water
1/2	cup	quinoa	rinsed
2	cups	black bean flakes
1 1/2	cups	water	boiling
2	teaspoons	chili powder
1	teaspoon	cumin	ground
1/2	cup	cilantro	fresh chopped
2	each	scallions, spring or green onions	chopped
1/2	cup	sweet red bell pepper	chopped
1/2	cup	bread crumbs	plain
3/4	teaspoon	salt
2	teaspoons	vegetable oil

Optional garnishes
2	cups	lettuce	shredded
1	cup	cheddar cheese	grated, lowfat, or cheddarstyle soy cheese
1/2	cup	sour cream	nonfat
1	cup	salsa
1	each	avocado	diced
1	x	olives	ripe, sliced
1	x	scallions, spring or green onions	chopped

Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan.

Add quinoa, cover and simmer 15 minutes.

Place black bean flakes in a medium-sized bowl.

Stir in boiling water.

Cover and let stand 5 minutes.

Combine 1/2 cup cooked quinoa with black beans, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, green onions, red bell pepper, bread crumbs and salt.

Mix well. Lightly flour hands and divide mixture into six equal balls.

Flatten each ball into a 1/4-inch-thick cake.

Heat oil in a nonstick skillet.

Cook each bean cake about 2 minutes each side.

Serve topped with lettuce, cheese, nonfat sour cream, salsa and other garnishes, as desired.

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Serving Size 217g

Amount per Serving

Calories 209 52% of calories from fat