Mom'S Quinoa Burgers Recipe

Name: Mom'S Quinoa Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup dry quinoa; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped zucchini; 1/4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic; 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour, or more if needed; 1 egg; salt and ground black pepper to taste; cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup dry quinoa
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
3 tablespoons whole wheat flour, or more if needed
1 egg
salt and ground black pepper to taste
cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; saute for 1 minute. Add zucchini, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper; saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes more. Set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.
3
Mix quinoa, zucchini-pepper mixture, and garlic together in a bowl. Stir in flour; stir in egg. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Mix in mozzarella cheese. Form into about 6 equal-size patties; place on a plate.
4
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties until heated through and browned, 5 minutes per side.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups water, 3/4 cup dry quinoa, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1/4 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Mom'S 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.

Mom'S Quinoa Burgers

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