First off, these are called burgers.. but they are NOTHING like a burger. They are closer to a patty. And have NO meat. Quinoa is an excellent source of protein as well as black beans. SO, these two together are protein packed and also great as a side for breakfast. They are so quick and pretty tasty.

What you will need:
1 cup of cooked/cooled quinoa  (its fine if its not entirely cooled- but if its too hot it could cook the egg)
2 cans of black beans
various colors of peppers ( I used 6 small colored peppers)
1 tablespoon of crushed garlic
Salt
Pepper
2-3 eggs
3 stalks of chopped green onion
3/4 cups of dried breadcrumbs (I ran out but used crackers pulsed in the food processor)
EVOO
*optional: cheese, avocado, your favorite salsa... the possibilities are endless!

**This is enough for 4 adults and possibly a few kiddies... if you are making this for 2-def  cut everything in 1/2. You can always make this amount, form the patties, use wax paper to store and freeze them in quality tupperware. And defrost when you need them. :)

**You can def get creative and use any veggie in the patties that processes well. Zucchini, carrots, peppers, mushrooms... it's up to what you like or as is the case in my home, whatever I seem to have on hand.


Drain and rinse your black beans- put them through a food processor to break them down- not to a complete puree, leave them a course chop.

Food process your peppers, green onions and garlic.

Adding everything to one large bowl

In a large bowl toss in beans, pepper/green onion/garlic mixture, breadcrumbs, cooked quinoa. Beat eggs and add to the bowl now mixing all the ingredients. Add a 1/2 tablespoon of salt and as much cracked pepper as your palate prefers.
(optional flavor trick- I have a go to green salsa from Trader Joe's I sometimes use in this mixture to bump up the flavor, as well as add it to the finished product as garnish/flavor... your palate will determine your preference.)

Everything mixed

In a large saucepan liberally coat the pan with EVOO on medium heat. Form patties no bigger than the palm of your hand. Place them in the medium heat and cover for 4-5 minutes then flip. Watch the heat... the quinoa can burn if your heat is too high- and you def want to cook this for that time b/c of the raw egg.

Finished product w/out cheese or salsa.

When you have browned both sides serve with veggies/salad of your choice. Garnish with your favorite cheese, avocado, and salsa.

 Bueno Provecho!