Quinoa Burger

Quinoa burgers are all about balance crispy on the outside, tender inside, and sturdy enough to hold their place on a bun. They’re built from simple ingredients, lightly seasoned, and meant to be satisfying without being heavy. This is plant-forward comfort you can pick up with your hands.

This is Let’s Veg cooking made practical and dependable.

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Quinoa Burger

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Quinoa burgers made with simple ingredients and warm spices. A hearty, plant-forward Let’s Veg recipe perfect for easy lunches or dinners.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 148

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup cooked quinoa cooled
• ½ cup cooked chickpeas or black beans mashed
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs or oat flour
• ¼ cup onion finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• For Serving Optional
• Burger buns
• Lettuce tomato, onion
• Sauce of choice hummus, yogurt sauce, or vegan mayo

Equipment

Frying Pan

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Add quinoa, mashed beans, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, olive oil, herbs, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to a bowl.
2. Mix well until the mixture holds together.
3. Shape into 4 patties.
4. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil.
5. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and firm.
6. Serve warm on buns with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 54mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill patties for 10 minutes before cooking for better structure

Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway

Works well for meal prep and freezing

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