crunchy quinoa and bean burger

Serves: 4

Ingredients:
burgers:
1 cup white quinoa
2 cups water
½ tin (250g) black beans
1 beetroot (washed and grated)
1 large carrot (washed and grated)
1 cup kale (washed, blanched, roughly chopped)
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
salt and pepper
1 cup oats (ground in a food processor)
1 tablespoon vegetable stock powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 whole wheat burger buns

Method:
combine quinoa with water and cook for 20 minutes on low heat.
mash the quinoa and beans and add the grated beetroot, carrot and kale. stir well.
add the spices, vegetable stock powder, oatmeal and stir again until well combined.
divide the mixture into balls (4-8) and then form each patty.
allow to set in the fridge for 15 minutes.
heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the oil. once heated, add the patties and cook each side for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
remove and drain excess oil with a paper towel.
serve on whole wheat buns.