Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Burgers
Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Burgers offer a tender, hearty bite with earthy cumin, a hint of heat, and a lightly crisp sear. The beans and quinoa create satisfying texture while bell pepper, garlic, and onion add aromatic depth. Serve these for a casual weeknight dinner or a meatless cookout with your favorite toppings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Burgers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 66 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- 2
Roughly mash the black beans with a fork, leaving some whole, to make a paste-like mixture. Using your hands, mix the quinoa, bread crumbs, bell pepper, egg, onion, garlic, cumin, hot pepper sauce, and salt into the black beans. Shape into 5 patties.
- 3
Pour the olive oil into a large skillet and heat over medium.
- 4
Cook the patties until heated through and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
- Calories 287.12 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 9.47 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 38.38 g 14%
- Total Fat 10.76 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.58 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 46.9 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 228.0 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 4.87 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 2.42 g --
- Added Sugars 1.47 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 95.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.22 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 85.37 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 12.09 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 25.49 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.2 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Burgers is made with 12 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Bread Crumbs, Diced Onion, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 287.12 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Burgers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Bread Crumbs, Diced Onion, Eggs, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Burgers?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 287.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Burgers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Burgers healthy?
- Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Burgers has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 287.12 calories and 9.47 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 228.0 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.58 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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