Black Bean Chili Burgers

Serving Size: 6
Categories: *Beans, Vegetables, Main Dish, Vegetarian

1 cup water
1/2 cup quinoa ; rinsed
2 cups black bean flakes
1 1/2 cups - boiling water
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup fresh cilantro ; chopped
2 green onions ; chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper ; chopped
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
-optional garnishes-
2 cups lettuce ; shredded
1 cup grated lo-fat cheddar cheese ; or cheddar-style
soy
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
1 cup bottled salsa
avocado ; diced
ripe olives ; sliced
green onions ; chopped

Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa, cover
and simmer 15 minutes.
Place black bean flakes in a medium-sized bowl. Stir in boiling
water. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
Combine 1/2 cup cooked quinoa with black beans, chili powder, cumin,
cilantro, green onions, red bell pepper, bread crumbs and salt. Mix
well. Lightly flour hands and divide mixture into six equal balls.
Flatten each ball into a 1/4-inch-thick cake.
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet. Cook each bean cake about 2 minutes
each side. Serve topped with lettuce, cheese, nonfat sour cream,
salsa and other garnishes, as desired.





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