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Chipotle Black Bean Burger


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  • Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This simple, plant-based Chipotle Black Bean Burger recipe is packed with nutrition and flavor, compliments of quinoa, black beans, veggies, and spices. You can whip them up in mere minutes, and enjoy them all week long.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  2. Stir together quinoa, refried black beans, bell pepper, onion, carrot, cilantro, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, and chipotle seasoning in a mixing bowl, until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
  3. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Scoop up ½-cup portions of the veggie-burger mixture, and form into 10 patties (about 3-inches diameter and 1-inch thick). Place on the baking sheet.
  4. Place baking sheet in oven and bake about 40-45 minutes until crispy and firm.
  5. Remove and serve as desired.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
Serve in a bun with lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado.
Top with chipotle vegan mayonnaise.
Serve over a bed of salad greens.
Serve as a patty with mashed potatoes and mushroom sauce.
Serve in an open face toasted sandwich.

*There are many great brands of vegan mayonnaise available in supermarkets, or you can make homemade vegan mayonnaise with my instructions here.

If you would like to make this recipe gluten-free, change the breadcrumbs to gluten-free breadcrumbs.

To make quinoa, add 1 cup quinoa with 2 cups water to a small pot, cover, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 10 minutes, and drain any remaining liquid.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Entree
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 157
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 360 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 5 g