Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or chickpea flour for a gluten-free option
Optional ingredients for customization:
- 1/4 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro or parsley
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor without the cheese
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes for an extra kick
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Start by mashing the black beans in a large bowl until mostly smooth. Stir in the cooked quinoa, chopped onion, bell peppers, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Bind the Mixture: Add the breadcrumbs and flour to the mixture. If using, fold in corn, cilantro (or parsley), nutritional yeast, and chili flakes. Mix until the ingredients stick together. If the mixture feels too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs or flour.
- Form Patties: Divide the mixture into equal portions, shaping each into a patty. This recipe should yield about 4-6 patties, depending on the size.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). This air fryer setting is optimal for ensuring the burgers cook evenly and get a crispy exterior.
- Air Fry: Place the patties in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t touch. Cook for 10 minutes, then flip each patty and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the patties are golden and crispy on the outside.
- Rest and Serve: Let the burgers rest for a couple of minutes after cooking. This rest period helps the patties firm up and makes them easier to handle.
Notes
For the best cooking quinoa veggie burgers outcome, ensure the quinoa is completely cooled before mixing with other ingredients. This prevents the mixture from becoming too sticky and hard to shape.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 250 per burger
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Quinoa Cowboy Veggie Burger Air Fryer