Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

One of the really frustrating things about being both vegetarian and wheat free is trying to find products that are both. Burgers are very good examples. Almost all vegetarian burgers on the market use wheat as a replacement for meat along with soy and a few other things. Once again, we had pretty much assumed that we were going to have to give up one of the meal options that we dearly loved. But after tweaking and testing other recipes, we finally arrived with this. Does it taste like beef? Of course not. But it is a nice replacement for the unhealthy original.

1 can black beans
1 cup cooked quinoa
2 tbsp finely chopped carrot
2 tbsp finely chopped celery
2 tbsp diced red bell pepper
2 tbsp diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp gluten free soy sauce
chili powder
sweet paprika
fresh ground black pepper
sea salt
Olive Oil
2 tbsp water
1 egg
1/4 cup brown rice flour

Saute onion, bell pepper and garlic in olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Add water to pan, then add carrot and celery. Cover lightly and steam for 1 to 2 minutes.

Meanwhile, lightly mash black beans with a fork. Stir in quinoa, cooked veggies/aromatics, ketchup, soy sauce and spices (to taste). Add in egg and brown rice flour, stir until well mixed.

Form into 6 patties, brown in olive oil over medium-high heat, turning once. Optional: cover with shredded cheddar flavor Daiya shortly before done and cover pan to melt Daiya.