Quinoa & Black Bean Burgers

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 220C.

Step 2: Place the onion ad garlic in a frying pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until soft and then add the spices and cook for a further 1 minute, then set aside to cool.

Step 3: Place the mushrooms in a baking tray with 1 tablespoon oil, season and roast for 10 to 15 minutes until golden and then set aside to cool.

Step 4: Meanwhile place the quinoa in a pan over medium heat and cover with 250ml boiled water and return to the boil and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes and then set aside to cool.

Step 5: Place all the ingredients in a food processor, discarding excess liquid from the mushrooms and mix until smooth, then cool in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Step 6: Use a large spoon to scoop out the mixture and flatten it into patties of 8cm across, then return to the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up for flipping.

Step 7: Place a frying pan over medium heat, drizzle with oil and cook the burgers for 5 minutes each side and serve on a bread roll with fillings of your choice.