Baked Black Bean Burgers with Quinoa

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a cookie or baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 10-15 minutes.
3. Roughly mash the black beans with a fork leaving some whole black beans. You should have a paste-like mixture now.
4. Add the quinoa, bread crumbs, peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, hot pepper sauce, red pepper flakes, and egg into the black beans. Mix well, using your hands.
5. Form 5 patties and place on parchment-lined baking pan.
6. Bake for approximately 20 minutes.
7. Enjoy with your favorite burger condiments! We love our burger with caramelized onion slices and a spicy Cajun mayo.