Made with cooked quinoa, black beans for texture, and quick cook oats to hold everything together, these Veggie Burgers are packed with protein and hold their shape well.
0 Drain and rinse beans. Transfer to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher, dough cutter, or with the back of a sturdy spoon. (You want about half the beans to be in pieces and half the beans to be smooth and creamy.)
2 Add quinoa, tomato paste, garlic, egg, oats, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together to combine.
4 Divide the mixture into 4 portions. Use your hands to form 4 burger patties that are about 1/2-inch thickness. (If you aren’t cooking the burger patties right away, see the instructions below to freeze.)
6 Sear the burger patties over direct heat on a grill or heat 1 Tablespoon cooking oil in a large skillet and sear on both sides. The patties are done when they are golden brown on the outside and hot all the way through to the center.
8 Serve with any of your favorite burger toppings.
