Black Bean Yummy Burger

Serves 6

Ingredients:

1 cup water

1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed

1 14-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 1/2 cup boiling water

2 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. cumin

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

2 green onions, chopped

1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped

1/2 cup finely crumbled Sesmark Brown Rice Thins 

3/4 tsp. salt

2 tsp. Olive oil

Directions

1. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa, cover and simmer 15 minutes.

2. Combine 1/2 cup cooked quinoa with the black beans, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, green onions, red bell pepper, Sesmark Brown Rice thin Cracker crumbs and salt. Mix well. Lightly flour hands and divide mixture into six equal balls.

3. Flatten each ball into a 1/4-inch-thick cake. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet. Cook each bean cakes until brown and cooked to your liking on each side.