Black Bean-Quinoa Burgers

Since most of the junk you guys post on here are things I cannot eat, I thought I would force you guys to look at some other options. This is a veggie-burger that is totally yummy and great for you! The consistency of the patty is not necessarily meat-like. It has a much squishier texture, but don't let that disappoint you. The flavor is awesome--even Jordan and Andrew said they liked it. Just don't expect it to taste or feel like hamburger.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped (I used the already chopped kind, and just made sure to have 1/4 cup)
• 1 1/2 cup cooked black beans, or 1 15-0z. can of black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbs. steak seasoning
• hamburger buns

Directions

1. Stir together quinoa and 1 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan, and season with salt, if desired. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. (You should have 1 1/2 cups quinoa)
2. Meanwhile, place onion and sun-dried tomatoes in medium non-stick skillet, and cook over medium heat. (The oil left on the tomatoes should be enough to saute the onion.) Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until onion has softened. Stir in 3/4 cup black beans, garlic, steak seasoning, and 3/4 cup water. Simmer 9-11 minutes, or until most liquid has evaporated.
3. Transfer bean-onion mixture to food processor (or blender) add 3/4 cup cooked quinoa, and process until smooth. Transfer to bowl, and stir in remaining black beans and quinoa. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and cool.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and generously coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Shape bean mixture into 8 patties (this gets pretty sticky and messing, just warning you), and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes, or until patties are crisp on top. Flip patties with spatula, and bake 10 minutes more, or until both sides are crisp.
5. Now serve on buns with whatever fixings you want on your delicious burger!

Get excited and be ready to see some more awesome veggie recipes on here! Don't be too chicken to try them out. :)