Red Quinoa Zucchini Burgers Recipe

Name: Red Quinoa Zucchini Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 medium sweet potato, diced (1 1/2 cups); 1 cup uncooked red quinoa; 1 cup cooked chickpeas; 1 small zucchini, grated (1 cup); 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds; 5 1/2 Tbs. ground flaxseeds; 3 1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh basil; 1 tsp. sea salt; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme; 2 Tbs. olive oil

Servings: persons

2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 medium sweet potato, diced (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup uncooked red quinoa
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1 small zucchini, grated (1 cup)
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
5 1/2 Tbs. ground flaxseeds
3 1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh basil
1 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme
2 Tbs. olive oil

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Bring broth, sweet potato, and quinoa to a boil in saucepan over medium heat.
2
Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.
3
Transfer to bowl to cool.
4
Stir chickpeas, zucchini, pumpkin seeds, ground flaxseeds, basil, salt, pepper, chili powder, and thyme into quinoa mixture, mashing chickpeas and sweet potato but leaving some chunks.
5
Shape mixture into 8 patties.
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Preheat oven to 400F, or preheat grill to medium-high.
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Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
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Cook patties 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until lightly golden brown.
9
Remove from heat, and either place on baking sheet, and bake 15 minutes, or cook on grill 8 to 10 minutes, turning once.
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1287

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, 1 medium sweet potato, diced (1 1/2 cups), 1 cup uncooked red quinoa, 1 cup cooked chickpeas, and more.

Yes, Red Quinoa Zucchini Burgers falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Red Quinoa Zucchini Burgers

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