Black Bean, Quinoa, & Veggie Burgers

Looking for a yummy, meatless meal option?  This burger will hit the spot!

1 - 15oz. can low sodium black beans, drained & rinsed

1/2 shredded zucchini

1 cup cooked quinoa

2 small sweet peppers, finely diced (I used one red & 1 yellow)

1 egg

1 Tbls. garlic powder

2 Tbls. Cajun seasoning

2 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper

1/2 tsp. sea salt

a few dashes of hot sauce

1) Place beans in a large bowl & roughly smash with a fork.

2) Add all remaining ingredients & combine well.

3) Heat 1 Tbls. extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan on medium heat.  Form small burgers with your hands using approximately 1/4 cup of the bean, veggie, & quinoa mixture.

4) Cook for approximately 2 minutes and flip carefully (these burgers are on the delicate side).  Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Serve on a lettuce "bun", whole grain tortilla, or simply with a side of salad.

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