Step 1

Start cooking the quinoa. In a small pot, add 1/2 cup dry quinoa and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes with the lid on. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2

While the quinoa is cooking, preheat the oven to 375 F.

Step 3

In a small pan over medium heat, add a little oil or water and sauté the diced onions for about 3-4 minutes or until translucent. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, mash black beans with a fork until relatively smooth yet chunky. Then add the cooked quinoa, panko breadcrumbs, BBQ sauce, cooked onion, and all of the spices. Stir until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Grease a baking tray or line with parchment paper or a reusable silicone mat. Form the mixture into 7 veggie burger patties* and place evenly spaced on the tray.

Step 6

Bake in the center rack of the oven for 20 minutes, carefully flip the burgers, then bake another 20 minutes.

Step 7

Enjoy with extra BBQ sauce and your favorite burger toppings! Store the patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.