Smoky BBQ Black Bean Burger

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa cooked + cooled, divided, see notes for cooking instructions
• 15 ounces black beans rinsed and dried
• 2/3 cup pecans
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil plus more for cooking burgers, or water
• 1 sweet potato medium, ~130 g peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds, ~1 heaping cup
• 2 cups cremini mushrooms ~150 g thinly sliced, ~1 cup cooked down
• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos optional
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
• 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 3 tablespoons bbq sauce vegan-friendly, I like Annie’s organic original BBQ sauce, plus more for glazing
• hamburger buns
• lettuce
• veggies choice, i.e. onion, cabbage, tomato, pickles

Nutrition

• Calories : 530 calories
• Carbohydrate : 66 grams
• Fat : 24 grams
• Fiber : 16 grams
• Protein : 19 grams
• SaturatedFat : 5 grams
• Sodium : 880 milligrams
• Sugar : 8 grams