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Step 1
For the sauce, in a blender, combine all the ingredients except the oil
Step 2
Drizzle in the oil with the motor running and blend until smooth, then transfer to a small bowl and set aside
Step 3
For the burgers, bring the quinoa, thyme and 2 cups cold water to a simmer in a small saucepan with lid over medium heat and cook for 15 minutes
Step 4
Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes
Step 5
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat
Step 6
Add the garlic and toast, then add the onions, poblanos and a pinch of salt, stir and cover
Step 7
Cook until onions and poblanos soften, about 8 minutes
Step 8
Uncover, reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring often and scraping up any browned bits from the pan, until onions caramelize
Step 9
In a large bowl, stir together the onion mixture, mushrooms, corn, red peppers and cooked quinoa
Step 10
Pulse the black beans and chickpeas in a food processor until the mixture resembles quinoa grains
Step 11
Transfer to the large bowl, add the egg, panko, lemon juice, cumin, curry powder, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne, and salt to taste
Step 12
Stir until well combined
Step 13
Shape mixture into 12 thin patties and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet
Step 14
Working in batches, cook on both sides in a well-oiled nonstick pan over medium heat until browned and heated through
Step 15
Serve each patty on a burger bun with lettuce, tomato and cilantro avocado sauce
Step 16
(If you don't want to serve all the patties at once, they freeze well
Step 17
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