Black Bean Chili Burgers

By amaliana

Ingredients

• Optional Garnishes:
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 14-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups lettuce
• 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
• 1 cup bottled salsa
• avocado, diced
• ripe olives, sliced
• green onions, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. add quinoa, cover and simmer 15 minutes.

2. Combine 1/2 cup cooked quinoa with the 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.

3. 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.