Quinoa and Black Bean Burgers over Kale Greens

Ingredients

(5 servings)

• 1 ½ c quinoa, cooked and cooled
• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 ½ tablespoons onion, minced
• 1 ½ tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning
• 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, garlic seasoned
• 1 tablespoon teriyaki marinade
• 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (½ tablespoon for grill pan)
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 2 ½ c baby kale greens
• balsamic glaze, to taste

Directions

1. Mash the beans until they form a paste. Leaving a few whole is perfectly fine.

2. Mix together the quinoa, onion, cilantro, garlic and herb seasoning, bread crumbs, teriyaki marinade, cumin, and olive oil. Add this mixture to the black bean paste.

3. Form 5 quinoa black bean patties.

4. Lightly coat a grill pan with olive oil.

5. Cook patties for approximately 1-2 minutes per side on medium-high heat.

Plate your burgers over chopped kale greens and top with your favorite dressing or condiment.