Quinoa Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients:
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup quinoa
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup bread crumbs (I use rolled oats)
1/4 cup minced yellow bell pepper
2 Tbsp. minced onion
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 egg (I use flaxmeal as an egg substitute)
3 Tbsp. Olive oil

Bring the quinoa and water to boil in a saucepan.  Reduce heat to med. low, cover and let simmer until the quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15-20 min.

Roughly mash the black beans with a fork, leaving some whole black beans in a paste like mixture.
Mix the quinoa, bread crumbs, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, hot pepper sauce, and egg into the black beans using your hands. Form the black bean mixture into 5 patties.  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Cook the patties in the oil until heated through, 2-3 minutes per side.

Top with your favorite toppings. Tomato, lettuce, guacamole, etc.