Chipotle Pinto Bean Veggie Burgers

These Chipotle Pinto Bean Veggie Burgers dont have any oil, gluten, or dairy and are vegan. They are tasty and good for you because they are full of flavor from chipotle peppers and other spices.

Ingredients:

• 1 can 15 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lettuce leaves, tomato slices, avocado slices for serving
• Gluten-free burger buns or lettuce wraps

Instructions:

In a large bowl, mash the pinto beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth

Add cooked quinoa, chopped onion, cilantro, minced garlic, minced chipotle pepper, ground flaxseed, water, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the mashed beans

Mix until well combined

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty

Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat

Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through

Serve the veggie burgers on gluten-free burger buns or lettuce wraps, topped with lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and avocado slices