Bean Burgers

As I’ve mentioned before, one a week we have a meatless day at our house. Well, last week I came up with something new, and it was quite tasty. It does take a little time to make, but it is definitely worth it.

What You’ll Need…

2- 15oz Cans Beans (Black or Pinto) or 1 Cups Dry Beans (Cooked this will yield 3 cups of beans.)

½ Cup Dry Quinoa

1 Cups Water

¾ Cup Baked Beans (Your Favorite kind)

1 Egg

Season Salt (To taste)

Pepper (To taste)

If you cook the beans yourself, follow the instructions on the package.

To cook the quinoa add the quinoa, water, and spices to a sauce pan and allow to cook over medium low heat until the water has absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy – stir occasionally.

Allow the quinoa to cool slightly so that you can touch it with your hands.

Using a potato masher, mash the black or pinto beans – leave some chunks, though. Combine the beans, baked beans, quinoa, and an egg.

Using your hands form patties.

Place the patties in a hot skillet and allow to cook for 4 minutes before flipping. Allow the patties to cook for an additional 4 minutes.

Serve on buns with all the fixings and fries… enjoy!