Vegetable (Quinoa) Burgers Recipe

Name: Vegetable (Quinoa) Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 zucchini, peeled sliced thickly lengthwise; 1 squash, peeled if necessary, sliced, I did not use; 1 red bell pepper, remove seeds & slice lengthwise into 6 strips, can substitute bottled roasted peppers; 1 red onion, peeled and sliced; 1 large portobello mushroom cap, substitute several small; 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing vegetables, more for cooking the burgers; 1 cup quinoa, raw; 4 large eggs, slightly beaten; 1 bunch parsley, stems removed, chopped, approx. 1 Cup loosely packed; 5 -10 garlic cloves, minced, more or 5 -10 less depending on size cloves, I used 5; 1 cup breadcrumbs, plain; 1 cup oats, several quick pulses in a food processor; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; salt, to taste, I used 1 1/2 teaspoons; pepper, to taste, I used generous dusting

Servings: persons

1 zucchini, peeled sliced thickly lengthwise
1 squash, peeled if necessary, sliced, I did not use
1 red bell pepper, remove seeds & slice lengthwise into 6 strips, can substitute bottled roasted peppers
1 red onion, peeled and sliced
1 large portobello mushroom cap, substitute several small
1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing vegetables, more for cooking the burgers
1 cup quinoa, raw
4 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 bunch parsley, stems removed, chopped, approx. 1 Cup loosely packed
5 -10 garlic cloves, minced, more or 5 -10 less depending on size cloves, I used 5
1 cup breadcrumbs, plain
1 cup oats, several quick pulses in a food processor
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt, to taste, I used 1 1/2 teaspoons
pepper, to taste, I used generous dusting

1
Peel and slice vegetables. Brush lightly with olive oil for grilling. Grill until tender and caramelized. Cool down and rough to medium chop.
2
Recipe #16399 is suggested before boiling your quinoa.
3
In the mean time, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Cook quinoa for 7 minutes. Drain all excess water and cool. NOTE: you are not to fully cook the quinoa. 7 minutes is the suggested time and what I used. It give the burgers a great texture.
4
Combine all ingredients. If mix is too wet, add more oats.
5
Form patties. I used a patty press. Cook in a lightly oiled nonstick pan.
6
Serve with your favorite condiments on a toasted bun.

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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: 1 zucchini, peeled sliced thickly lengthwise, 1 squash, peeled if necessary, sliced, I did not use, 1 red bell pepper, remove seeds & slice lengthwise into 6 strips, can substitute bottled roasted peppers, 1 red onion, peeled and sliced, and more.

Yes, Vegetable (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.

Vegetable (Quinoa) Burgers

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