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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
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 148
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

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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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