Happy International Hamburger Day

International Hamburger Day is observed each year on May 28.

Did you know? 1 BEEF burger requires 6.7 pounds (3 kg) of grains and forage, 74.5 square feet (6.9 m2) for grazing and growing feed crops, and 600 gallons (2,271 litres) for drinking water and irrigating.

Let's celebrate this day with a nice VEGAN healthy and eco-friendly quinoa & black bean burger recipe!

1. Coat a skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté 2 garlic cloves, 1 red chili and 1 chopped onion for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.

2. Add 1/2 tsp ground coriander and 1 tsp smoked paprika and cook for 2-3 more minutes.

3. Place this mixture in a blender with 1 cup drained black beans and a pinch of salt. Blend in short bursts until you achieve a rough paste that is smooth and wet but not runny.

4. Pour into a bowl and add 1 tbsp flour and 5 tbsp cooked quinoa. Mix well.\n\n5. Chill in the fridge for at least one hour.

6. Shape 1/4 of the chilled mixture into a ball and place in a heated pan. Use a spatula to press into a patty. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, reshaping as needed. When the edges are crispy and dark and the middle is hot, your burger is ready to enjoy!

Serves 4. 1 serving - Calories: 109. Protein: 5.5g. Iron: 1.5 mg. Potassium: 270 mg.