These Cajun Spiced Black Bean Quinoa Burgers are a healthy vegan burger loaded with plant-based protein! Just 7 ingredients, so easy to make and can be enjoyed with all of your fave toppings! No added oil + nut-free option. Gf option.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 22 minutes
  • Total time: 47 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 15 oz black beans (drained)
  • 3/4 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/3 cup almond flour (Or coarsely crushed walnuts, or use coarsely ground sunflower seeds for nuttree)
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • zest of a lime
  • 1/4 cup of flour of choice (4 tbsp) ((all purpose, or a mix of 2 of oat/rice/chickpea for Glutenfree))

Method

  1. In a bowl, mash half of the black beans really well. Add the rest of the ingredients except flour and mix in. Mash and mix. (You can also add 2 tbsp finely chopped onion and half a green chili minced here for variation.) Add 3 tbsp flour and mix in. Chill for 15-20 minutes.
  2. If the mixture is still wet add another tablespoon of flour and mix in. Taste and adjust salt and flavor. Shape into patties and pan fry for 4-6 mins per side over medium heat. (For additional crisp and less sticking, lightly dust the patties in flour before pan frying). Bake: place on parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 425 deg c(220 c) for 20 mins.
  3. Serve in a bowl or on lettuce leaves or make a burger with greens, tomato slices, onion and barbecue sauce or Vegan ranch sauce and pickled jalapeño. Store: in the refrigerator for upto 4 days. Freeze for upto a month. Reheat on the skillet or bake.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.