Superblend Quinoa Burger

Never miss this tangy, nicely spiced, full of satisfying texture from walnuts and black beans, and vegan quinoa burger recipe. Even meat-eaters will love it! Having pHresh Superblends in it, your daily nutrients needed is already covered!

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon pHresh Superblends
• 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire, or soy sauce, or tamari
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste, or ketchup
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• heaping 1/4 teaspoon sea salt and fresh black pepper
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 1 cup cooked black beans, divided
• 3/4 cup cooked red quinoa, divided
• 1 medium shallot, chopped (1/3 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• Pinch of cayenne
• Hamburger Buns, Chipotle Mayo, or Chipotle Sauce, and desired fixings

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 with a metal baking sheet inside.
2. In a small bowl, stir the flax & water together and set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a medium skillet. Add the shallot, garlic, and pinches of salt and pepper and cook for a few minutes until translucent. Add the cumin and coriander, stir, and cook for 30 seconds more.
4. Add the Worcestershire, balsamic, tomato paste, pHresh Superblends, walnuts and the first 1/2 cup black beans, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir and cook for another few minutes and turn the heat off.
5. Let cool slightly, then add the contents from the pan to the food processor. Add the flax egg and pulse until everything is combined but not pureed.
6. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of black beans (smash them a little as you stir), and 1/2 cup of the quinoa. (You can taste & adjust seasonings at this point). Stir until this is all very cohesive then divide into 4 segments and roll into balls.
7. Place the 4 balls on a plate and sprinkle them with the remaining 1/4 cup quinoa. Gently roll them so the quinoa coats the outside of the balls, then press each in the palm of your hand to form patties. Place on parchment paper (on a plate) and chill for 20 minutes.
8. Transfer the parchment w/ your patties onto the pre-heated baking sheet. Drizzle a little olive oil on top and bake for about 15 minutes. Flip and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until the outside is not mushy.
9. Let cool slightly and serve with desired fixings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes

FUN FACTS:

pHresh Superblends is a superfood powder that is packed with organic apples, beets, carrots, lemon, ginger, and turmeric.

The pHresh-Dri Difference — our patented drying process —uses light waves to extract water while leaving the naturally delicious flavors intact and retaining the nutritional benefits of the ingredients.