Black Bean Burgers

Instructions

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the onion and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the cumin, red pepper flakes and smoked paprika and cook for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Once at room temperature, transfer to a food processor and add the rest of the ingredients. Pulse a few times to combine and break down the beans, but make sure not to process too much; leave some texture. Let the mixture chill in the fridge for about 20 minutes before shaping into patties.

Cook the patties in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat until they develop a golden-brown crust both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Alternatively, bake for 25 minutes in an oven preheated to 350°F (175°C). Serve in a gluten-free bun with your favorite condiments.

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp coconut oil (or any cooking oil), plus more to cook
• 120g finely diced onion (about ½ onion)
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 139g cooked quinoa
• 1 (15-oz [425-g]) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 70g roasted pumpkin seeds
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar (or any sugar)
• 3 tbsp vegan BBQ sauce
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 60g gluten-free vegan breadcrumbs

Serving suggestions

• Gluten-free buns
• Vegan mayo
• Sliced Radishes
• Pickled jalapeno
• Arugula leaves
• Avocado slices
• Chopped red onion Sprouts