Quinoa Burgers Recipe

Name: Quinoa Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup water; ½ cup rinsed quinoa; 1 medium carrot, cut in large chunks; 6 scallions, thinly sliced; 15 ounces great northern beans, drained and rinsed; ¼ cup plain dried breadcrumbs; 1 large egg, lightly beaten (I use 2 egg whites); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; coarse salt; ground pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 4 pita bread (each 6 inches); 12 English cucumber, thinly sliced diagonally

Servings: persons

¾ cup water
½ cup rinsed quinoa
1 medium carrot, cut in large chunks
6 scallions, thinly sliced
15 ounces great northern beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten (I use 2 egg whites)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
coarse salt
ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 pita bread (each 6 inches)
12 English cucumber, thinly sliced diagonally

1
In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup water to a boil; add quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to low.
2
Cook until liquid is absorbed, 12 to 14 minutes; set aside.
3
In a food processor, pulse carrot until finely chopped.
4
Add cooked quinoa, half the scallions, beans, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, 1 teaspoons salt and 1/4 tsp pepper; pulse until combined but still slightly chunky.
5
Form mixture into four 3/4 inch patties (dip hands in water to prevent sticking).
6
If too soft, refrigerate 10 minutes to firm.
7
In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook burgers until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes per side.
8
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, and the remaining scallions ; season with salt and pepper.
9
Serve burgers in pita topped with cucumber and yogurt sauce.
10
If you want to double the recipe, I suggest you make two batches as my food processor was overwhelmed when I doubled the recipe.

360

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup water, ½ cup rinsed quinoa, 1 medium carrot, cut in large chunks, 6 scallions, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, 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.

Quinoa Burgers

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