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Flavorful Beetroot Quinoa Burgers

• 1/3 cup rinsed quinoa
• 1 can black beans (15 ounce can)
• 1/2 medium white onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 1/2 cup diced cooked beets (3 beets)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoke paprika
• 1/3 cup gluten free bread crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

1. Place the rinsed quinoa and 2/3 cup water in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to low and leave to simmer for 15 minutes until the water has been absorbed and the quinoa is light and fluffy. Place the cooked quinoa in a bowl in the fridge to cool.
2. In a food processor, combine the onion, garlic, black beans, beets and egg. Blend until they break down into a thick and chunky mixture. Stir in the cumin, paprika and breadcrumbs.
3. Form the mixture into six patties. If it seems too moist and the patties are not holding together add another tablespoon or so of breadcrumbs.
4. In a frying pan on medium heat, heat the olive oil and then cook each of the patties for approximately 5 minutes per side. Serve warm on a bun or lettuce leaf with your favorite burger toppings.

Recipe courtesy of the Daily Burn