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Butternut squash black bean quinoa burgers

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Butternut squash black bean quinoa burgers are a hearty vegan burger with tex-mex spices and big flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 313
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 small onion, diced small (about 1 cup total)
  • 1 jalapeno, finely diced (and deseeded for less heat)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups cooked butternut squash, lightly mashed
  • 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained and lightly mashed
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
For serving:
  • Burger buns, cheese, salsa, avocado or any other favorite burger toppings!

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and jalapeño and cook for 3-4 minutes, until tender. Add garlic and spices and cook for another 30 seconds.
  3. Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Shape into 6 equal sized burger patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
  5. Heat the same pan over medium high and add remaining olive oil to the pan.
  6. Cook burgers over medium high for 4-5 minutes per side, flipping carefully so they don’t fall apart, until heated through and slightly crusted. (Add cheese when you flip them so it can melt over top.)
  7. Serve with desired toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 13gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 453mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

The key to achieving the perfect texture in these burgers lies in the lightly mashed black beans and butternut squash. This technique allows the patties to hold together well, while still providing the ideal balance of creaminess and firmness, ensuring they don't fall apart during cooking.

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