Buffalo Quinoa Burgers Recipe

Name: Buffalo Quinoa Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 3/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped peeled carrot; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 cup water; 1/3 cup uncooked quinoa; 1/2 cup panko; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups canned unsalted chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Tabasco); 4 (1 1/2-ounce) whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted; 4 romaine lettuce leaves; 4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato

Servings: persons

7 teaspoons canola oil, divided
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled carrot
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup uncooked quinoa
1/2 cup panko
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups canned unsalted chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 large egg
2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
4 (1 1/2-ounce) whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted
4 romaine lettuce leaves
4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato

1
Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil; swirl to coat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add 3/4 cup water and quinoa; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Spoon cooked quinoa onto a large plate; cool 5 minutes. Combine quinoa mixture, panko, salt, pepper, chickpeas, and egg in a food processor; pulse until chickpeas are slightly mashed and mixture comes together. Shape quinoa mixture into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add patties to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
3
Combine remaining 2 teaspoons oil and hot sauce in a bowl. Place patties on bottom halves of buns; top evenly with hot sauce mixture, lettuce, tomato, and top halves of buns.

619

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 teaspoons canola oil, divided, 3/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup finely chopped peeled carrot, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Buffalo Quinoa Burgers falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Buffalo Quinoa Burgers

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