Quinoa Veggie Burger Sandwich

Homemade quinoa veggie burger patties filled with black beans, mixed vegetables, and spices are served on whole grain buns with your choice of toppings. This is a tasty and healthy sandwich.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup finely chopped mixed vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, and onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 whole grain burger buns
• Toppings of choice lettuce, tomato, avocado, etc

Instructions:

In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth

Add the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, minced garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the mashed beans

Mix until well combined

Form the mixture into 4 patties, pressing firmly to ensure they hold together

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with oil or cooking spray

Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through

Toast the burger buns if desired

Assemble the sandwiches by placing a quinoa veggie burger patty on each bun and adding your choice of toppings

Serve immediately and enjoy!