Quinoa-Black Bean Burger

In a skillet, sauté the onion and carrot in the olive oil over medium heat until softened, about 8 minutes. Then remove from heat.

In a small bowl, mix the ketchup, paprika, ground cumin, cinnamon, sea salt and cayenne together. Set aside.

Pour the black beans, onions and carrots into a large bowl. Using two forks or a pastry blender, smash the black beans to break them up as much as possible. (You can also use a food processor for this.) Add in the ketchup and spice mixture and mix until well blended.

Fold in the cooked quinoa and the panko. Form the mixture into six patties.

Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side.

Mix the aioli ingredients together in a small bowl. Serve spread on the buns with the finished burgers.

Cassie’s Notes:
If you prefer, you can place the patties onto a greased baking sheet and bake at 400 F for 15-20 minutes.