Quinoa Vegan Veggie Burgers

Heart Healthy Burgers

Ingredients:

6 cups of of Instant Oats

1 cup of Quinoa

1 cup of Kañiwa (or another cup of quinoa)

3 cans of Organic Black Beans

2 cans of Organic Large Pitted Black Olives

3 Tbsp of Chia Seeds

Spray Olive Oil

Cooking Method:

Quinoa and Kañiwa

Start by rinsing the Quinoa and Kaniwa separately.  Place rinsed quinoa and kaniwa in 2 separate pots and add 2 cups of cold water and add salt.  The ratio is 1:2 (2 cups of water to 1 cup of seed.)  Cover them and bring to a boil, when it starts to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, uncover and cook 15-20 minutes until the water has absorbed completely into the seed, let cool.

   Quinoa Raw                        Kañiwa Raw                     Qunioa Cooked                      Kañiwa Cooked

Chia Gel (Egg Replacer)

Combine 3 Tablespoons of Raw Chia Seeds in a bowl with room temperature water. Use a 9:1 ratio of water to whole chia seeds. Stir occasionally, gel is done in usually 10-15 minutes.

Mixing Instructions

In a very large mixing bowl, add oats, quinoa and kaniwa (once cool), drained black beans, sliced olives, chia gel and salsa.  Mix extremely well with your hands until completely mixed

Forming the Burgers

Take a cookie sheet and spray with the spray EVOO, also spray your hands so the material does not stick.  Roll into a tight ball and press on the cookie sheet in the form of a burger patty. Lightly spray the top of the burgers with the oil once they are on the baking sheet. Place in the oven.  You can cook up to 2 full sheets at a time.  Cook for 8 minutes then flip and cook for another 5 until golden brown.

Let Cool and enjoy!