Ingredients

• black beans - 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
• quinoa - 1 cup, cooked
• breadcrumbs - ½ cup
• onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• carrot - 1 medium, grated
• cumin - 1 teaspoon
• paprika - 1 teaspoon
• salt - ½ teaspoon
• pepper - ¼ teaspoon
• olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• burger buns - 4
• lettuce - 4 leaves
• tomato - 1, sliced
• avocado - 1, sliced

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork until mostly smooth.

2. 2.

   Add the cooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, carrot, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

3. 3.

   Form the mixture into 4 patties.

4. 4.

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

5. 5.

   Toast the burger buns lightly on the skillet.

6. 6.

   Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on each bun, and topping with lettuce, tomato, and avocado slices.

7. 7.

   Serve immediately and enjoy your classic veggie burger!