Quinoa And Chickpea Burgers Recipe

Name: Quinoa And Chickpea Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white quinoa; 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 small slices whole-wheat bread; 1 14-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 small red chile; Salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 small whole-wheat pitas, for serving; Salad greens, sliced avocado, sliced tomato and mayonnaise or yogurt, for serving, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup white quinoa
1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
2 small slices whole-wheat bread
1 14-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 large egg
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon cumin
1 small red chile
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 small whole-wheat pitas, for serving
Salad greens, sliced avocado, sliced tomato and mayonnaise or yogurt, for serving, optional

1
In a saucepan, bring quinoa and broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until all broth has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
2
In a food processor, process bread until fine bread crumbs form. Add chickpeas, quinoa, egg, cilantro, cumin, chile, salt and pepper and process in short bursts until mixture is finely chopped. Shape mixture into 4 patties. Brush patties with oil and cook in a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat until golden, about 4 minutes per side.
3
Serve patties with pitas and, if desired, greens, avocado, tomato and mayonnaise or yogurt.
4
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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup white quinoa, 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth, 2 small slices whole-wheat bread, 1 14-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Quinoa And Chickpea 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.

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Quinoa And Chickpea Burgers

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