Supreme Crispy Quinoa Vegetable Burgers - Meat Free Monday

Ingredients

• ¼ cup (45 g) quinoa, rinsed and drained
• ½ cup (120 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup (172 g) organic canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallions
• ½ cup (45 g) peeled and finely chopped carrots
• ¼ cup (25 g) plain breadcrumbs
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax seed mixed with 3 tablespoons hot water)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 multigrain hamburger buns
• 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced (optional)
• your favourite burger toppings for serving