Quinoa & Black Bean Burger

Ingredients

Burgers:

• 100g British Smoked Quinoa
• 240g Black Beans
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 2 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Chilli Flakes
• Handful of coriander
• Olive Oil

Herby Sauce:

• 4 tbsp Tomato Puree
• 2 tsp Mixed Herbs
• 1 tsp Olive Oil

Smoked Paprika Potato Wedges:

• 1 very large Sweet Potato
• 4 tsp Smoked Paprika
• Few sprays of Olive Oil

Method

Burgers:

Cook the quinoa according to the packet instructions

Drain the black beans and cook in a post with crushed garlic and olive oil

Once both the quinoa and black bean are cooked combine together in a mixing bowl (whilst hot) with smoked paprika, cumin, chilli flakes and chopped coriander using a potato masher.

Split the mixture into 4 sections, take each section individually and roll into a ball. Press down and shape to form an appropriate burger shape.

Fry in olive oil in a sauce pan for approximately 5 minutes each side on a medium heat.

The burgers should go crispy on each side.

Herby Sauce:

Combine tomato puree, mixed herbs and olive oil in a bowl.

Smoked Paprika Potato Wedges:

Cut the sweet potato into wedges and combine in a bowl with olive oil and smoked paprika.

Place on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 200 degrees.

After 10 minutes flip to the other side.