Pico de Gallo Quinoa Burgers Recipe

Name: Pico de Gallo Quinoa Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cups Uncooked Quinoa; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Cumin; 1/2 cups Crumbled Cotija Cheese; 2 whole Tomatoes, Seeded And Diced; 1/4 cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro; 1 teaspoon Lime Juice; 1/2 cups Plain Dried Bread Crumbs; 2 whole Eggs, Beaten; Canola Oil; 6 whole Hamburger Buns; 6 leaves Lettuce; Guacamole As Desired For Garnish

Servings: persons

3/4 cups Uncooked Quinoa
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Cumin
1/2 cups Crumbled Cotija Cheese
2 whole Tomatoes, Seeded And Diced
1/4 cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro
1 teaspoon Lime Juice
1/2 cups Plain Dried Bread Crumbs
2 whole Eggs, Beaten
Canola Oil
6 whole Hamburger Buns
6 leaves Lettuce
Guacamole As Desired For Garnish

1
Cook the quinoa according to package directions.
2
Then remove it from heat and allow to cool.
3
In a large bowl combine cooked quinoa, salt, cumin, cheese, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, breadcrumbs and eggs.
4
Use your hands to mix well.
5
Once everything is well combined, use your hands to form the mixture into 6 equal-sized patties.
6
Put the patties on a platter and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
7
This will allow them to firm up.
8
When you are ready to cook, heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
9
Cook patties 5-7 minutes on each side or until the outside is golden brown and the patties are cooked through (since there is egg in them).
10
Toast buns if desired.
11
To assemble a burger, place a leaf of lettuce on the bottom bun, top with a quinoa burger and spoon guacamole on top.
12
Top with the top bun.
13
Repeat with remaining ingredients.
14
Serve.

409

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cups Uncooked Quinoa, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, 1/4 teaspoons Cumin, 1/2 cups Crumbled Cotija Cheese, and more.

Yes, Pico de Gallo Quinoa Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Pico de Gallo Quinoa Burgers

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