BLACK BEAN CHIP & DIP BURGERS

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I finally invented a healthy quinoa burger that wasn't dry and crumbly or really boring. These fit the bill-even my grandkids prefer them over hamburgers. They taste like chips and dip in a burger! -KT Rehrig, Allentown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2/3 cup water
1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa, divided
1 cup crushed baked tortilla chip scoops
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
8 lettuce leaves
8 slices tomato
8 slices red onion

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork., In a large bowl, mash black beans. Add 1 cup salsa, tortilla chips, taco seasoning and cooked quinoa; mix well. Shape into eight 1/4-in.-thick patties., Grill, covered, over medium heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until heated through. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato, onion and remaining salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein.