Step 1

Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Roughly mash the black beans with a fork leaving some whole black beans in a paste-like mixture.

Step 3

Mix the quinoa, bread crumbs, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, hot pepper sauce, and egg into the black beans using your hands.

Step 4

Form the black bean mixture into 5 patties.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.

Step 6

Cook the patties in the hot oil until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.