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Not until just a couple of weeks ago did I make a homemade veggie burger. It was a black bean burger and was phenomenal! I’m never buying store-bought again. Homemade is the way to go.

To better my veggie burger repertoire, it was time for me to make a gluten-free black bean burger. The inspiration for the gluten-free-ness came from the Udi’s Gluten Free buns that I got for my summer grilling season. I actually first tried them at the closing party of the BlogHer Food in Austin. Udi’s was one of the sponsors at the party and I was in shock that the bread was gluten-free. It tasted just like white, soft, delicious bread. Who knew!

I will say, toasting these buns on the grill or in the oven is a must. A warm bun is a necessity to a burger. I served them with steamed asparagus and sweet potato fries. Mmm, so good!

What’s your favorite thing to eat for dinner during the summer? Can you believe the first day of Summer is tomorrow?!?

As a little side note, I am surprised at how delicious the Udi’s pizza crust and chocolate chip cookies are. Seriously delicious. No grainy taste or anything! Woot!

Black Bean Quinoa Burgers {gluten free}

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 (15 ounce) can reduced sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup gluten free quick oats
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

How-To

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Bring 1 cups of water and the quinoa to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, sauté the onion and olive oil in a small sauce pan until tender.
4. Add in the garlic, salt and pepper and cook for just a few more seconds until it’s aromatic. Remove from the heat.
5. Place the onion mixture into the blender, along with half of the black beans, half of the quinoa, oats, the egg and purée.
6. In a large bowl stir the puréed mixture along with the remaining ingredients.
7. Scoop the dough onto a parchment covered baking sheet and slightly press down to the thickness you want the burgers.
8. Bake for 20 minutes. Flip patties and bake for another 10 minutes.

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