Satisfying Mexican Black Bean, Quinoa and Turkey Burger

I’ve done it! I’ve found a way to get my kids to eat black beans! This Mexican Black Bean, Quinoa and Turkey Burger recipe is nutritious and loaded with fibre. If you’re trying to watch your weight, eat the patty with toppings wrapped in lettuce!

I’m not a vegetarian, and there’s no way my kids would eat veggie burgers without turning their nose up (and honestly, I’m not a fan either), so I added turkey into this recipe, not only because it makes the quinoa and turkey burger taste great while still being good for you, but because it makes the burger patties stay together really nicely!

Satisfying Mexican Black Bean, Quinoa and Turkey Burger

Jennifer McDonald

I love how satisfying this Mexican black bean, quinoa and turkey burger is. This is a very easy recipe you can always make at home.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4 people

Calories 278 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 1 cup ground turkey lean
• 1 cup black beans
• ½ cup quinoa cooked
• 1 small egg
• ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
• ¾ teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• ¼ cup white onion fine diced
• ¼ cup cilantro chopped
• ½ cup corn cooked
• ½ teaspoon garlic minced
• ⅛ cup green onions diced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon chipotle minced

Instructions

 

• Put black beans in a bowl and smash with a fork or potato masher (it’s okay if some are left whole).
• Add turkey, cooked quinoa, tomato paste, feta, cilantro, egg, salt and pepper, then mix.
• Get a dry pan without searing hot (it should be smoking) and add frozen or fresh cooked corn to the pan. Do not stir the corn. Let it sit for a minute or so until it starts to pop (be very careful here. The corn tends to pop right out of the pan, and I’ve been hit with hot corn before! I suggest hovering a lid over the pan so the corn hits that and goes back into the pan). Give the pan a shake (the corn should be browning in parts but not burning).
• Once you have colour on the corn, turn the heat down to low and add olive oil, onion, garlic, green onion, cumin, red pepper flakes and a little salt. Sauté for a minute or two until onion is soft and garlic is fragrant.
• Remove from heat and add into the mix.
• Refrigerate mix for 2 to 3 hours minimum.
• Form into patties.
• Get a pan hot with enough oil so the burgers won’t stick. When the pan is hot, add the patties and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side or until golden brown on both sides and cooked through the middle.

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 24gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 469mgPotassium: 568mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 319IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 3mg

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