Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or 2 tablespoons water (for water saute)
  • 1 small onion (about 1 cup), chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (packed) or brown rice*
  • 2 cans (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup flaxseed meal or panko/bread crumbs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano or cumin (or 3/4 teaspoon both)
  • 1/2 mineral salt, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon tamari, coconut aminos of soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 – 1 teaspoon sriracha or hot sauce of choice
  • hamburger buns
  • leafy greens
  • sliced red onion
  • tomato slices
  • Garlic Aioli

Instruction

  • In a small pan or skillet, heat oil/water over medium heat, add onion and saute for about 5 – 7 minutes, onions should be tender and slightly golden on the edges. Let onions cool a bit before moving to the food processor.
  • Next, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, maple syrup, tamari, tomato paste, and sriracha. Mix well, and set aside to let the flavors mingle. Taste again, adding more of any ingredient to suit your taste.
  • Using a food processor, add slightly cooled onions, quinoa/rice, black beans, flaxseed meal, and spices/herbs. Pulse for 5 – 6 seconds at a time, until about half the mixture is combined. Be careful not to over-process, you want some chunkiness from the beans and onions.
  • Place mixture in a mixing bowl. You’ll notice once you remove the mixture, the underneath part will be more processed than the top. Using your hands or spatula, mix together well.
  • Form 4 round jumbo balls, making sure to pack the balls together well. Flatten each ball into a patty, about 3/4 inch thick, and smooth any cracks along the edges. Place on prepared baking sheet. Alternately, you can make 6 regular-sized patties or 8 sliders.