Black Bean Veggie Burger

Ingredients:

1 5 oz can black beans, drained

1 medium ruby yam, peeled, sliced and steamed until soft

1 cup cooked tri-color quinoa

1 cup cooked red or brown rice

3/4 cup organic bread crumbs

1 tablespoon ground flax seed

1 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 green onions, sliced

1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro

1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced

1/2 cup frozen organic corn

Olive oil

Accompaniments:

Hamburger Buns, (check the ingredients: egg-free dairy-free)

Vegan Mayonnaise, (try flavored mayo with a touch of chipotle sriracha or horseradish)

Green or red leaf lettuce

Purple onion

Sliced Tomato

Sliced Vegan Cheese

Sliced Avocado

Directions:

1. Prepare the rice and quinoa according to package instructions. Steam the yam until soft, about 10 minutes in a covered steamer basket on medium high. Chop and prepare the green onions, cilantro, and red bell pepper, set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
3. *Note
4. *Recipe courtesy of Liz Gary. For information about free local community cooking classes and special events visit [url=http://www.newoptionsfoodgroup.com]www.newoptionsfoodgroup.com[/url]
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