On a day when you just have to eat a burger, why not just go all in from the start.
These Crispy Quinoa Black Bean Breakfast Burgers (say that three times fast) are a perfect way to start your July 4th (and really any weekend morning). They have everything I love about brunch, fried eggs, avocado, potatoes, cheese, bread, all packaged into a delicious (and may I add healthy) burger! There is nothing more that you need.
On a side note, does anyone else find it quite difficult to shoot burger photos. I don’t know why I a never that happy with any of my pictures (including these) but this recipe is seriously so good I didn’t want to keep it from you!
Crispy Quinoa Black Bean Breakfast Burgers
Everything you love about breakfast packed into a burger!
Ingredients
For the burgers
- 3/4 cup dry quinoa
- 1 1/4 cups black beans
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tsp olive oil
For the toppings
- 4 buns
- 3 small sweet potatoes
- 4 oz gruyere cheese
- 1 avocado
Instructions
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Cook the quinoa according to instructions.
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Separate the black beans into 3/4 and 1/2 portions. Take the 1/2 cup of black beans and pulverize in a food processor until you have a paste.
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In a large bowl, Add the quinoa, both beans, panko, egg, minced garlic, and shredded mozzarella. Mix all the ingredients until they are combined, but do not over mix.
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With your hands form 4-5 patties. I make mine about the size of my palm.
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Add olive oil to a large skillet and place down as many patties that fit. Be sure to leave enough room to flip.
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Flip the patties after 5-8 minutes. And cook for another 5-8 minutes. Patties should be brown on either side.
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Add your Gruyere cheese to the second side of the patty. One oz per burger. Cook for another minute or two.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Spiralize 2 large or 3 small sweet potatoes. Lightly coat in 1 tsp of olive oil
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Add the sweet potatoes to a baking sheet and cook for 15-20 minutes.
To assemble the burgers:
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Toast your buns until they are lightly browned.
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Fry your eggs to your liking.
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Add the burger to the bottom bun. Add Your avocado, sweet potatoes and fried egg on top. Press down on the top bun and watch the egg ooze out!
