First you want to cook your 1 cup of quinoa according to package directions.

In the meantime, cook your potatoes. Wash potatoes, then poke them both all around with a fork. Place potatoes on a damp paper towel in microwave and cook on high for 5 minutes. Turn over and cook for another 5 minutes. When fork pierces through them easily and smoothly, they are done.

Carefully cut potatoes open in half to allow them to cool. Once they are cooled enough to handle, scoop out potatoes from skin and add to large mixing bowl.

Add your black beans to bowl with potatoes. Mash ingredients together until they combine together.

Add cooked quinoa to bowl along with spices, egg, and panko crumbs. Mix until well combined.

Form mixture into patties with hands. About 3 1/2-4 inches wide.

Place patties on plate and separate layers with wax paper, parchment paper or foil. Let chill in fridge for about 15-20 minutes.

In a large sauté pan add some olive oil over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side.

Right before they are down, add cheese if you want cheese. Cover and take off heat. Let cheese melt.

Place burger in large iceberg lettuce leaf for bun. Add desired condiments. I only added chipotle mayo by JUST. Its amazing!

Enjoy!