Ingredients:

  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed (425g)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (170g)
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper (75g)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions (40g)
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (45g)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5g)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder (5g)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (2g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (1g)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml) for cooking
  • 1/2 cup ketchup (120ml)
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha (30ml)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (15ml)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (5g)

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, mash black beans with a fork until mostly smooth.
  2. Stir in cooked quinoa, grated carrot, chopped bell pepper, and green onions.
  3. Add rolled oats, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until combined.
  4. With clean hands, shape the mixture into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Place on a parchment-lined plate.
  5. Refrigerate the patties for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, sriracha, apple cider vinegar, and honey/maple syrup. Adjust heat level to taste.
  8. Serve the veggie patties on buns with spicy ketchup and additional toppings as desired.