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Quinoa Burger

This amazing Quinoa Burger is knock-your-socks-off awesome, built on a base of quinoa, brown rice and spinach, and loaded with the best toppings.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Refrigerate
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 198 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa (about 1/2 cup dry)
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Spinach Leaves , packed then finely chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper , finely diced
  • 2 large eggs , slightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs (or rolled oats)
  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
Assembly:
  • 5 whole wheat buns
  • 5 lices Provolone cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups baby arugula
  • 1 tomato , thinly sliced
  • 1 onion , thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado , thinly sliced
  • Your favorite sauce , try homemade Chick-fil-A sauce, BBQ sauce, Ranch or Thousand Island Dressing

Instructions

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  1. Add all burger ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir very well to combine. Taste and add a little more salt and pepper, or other spices, to your liking, if needed. 
  2. Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Line a large tray with parchment paper. Spoon burger mixture into a 1/2 cup measuring cup and pack it in with the back of a spoon. 
  4. Invert mixture onto parchment paper. Use your hands to gently press down and mold the sides of the mixture to form a patty. Repeat with remaining mixture—it should make about 5 patties.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a little oil to the pan or spray really well with non-stick cooking spray. 
  6. Once hot, add patties. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until crisp and golden on the bottom. 
  7. Very carefully flip them to the other side and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until golden brown on that side.
  8. Serve burgers on a whole wheat bun or lettuce wrap. Top with provolone cheese, arugula, tomato, avocado, onion, and desired sauce.

Notes

  • Make Ahead Instructions: Make the quinoa burger patties and store them, uncooked and covered, in the fridge up to 2 days ahead of time.
  • Make the quinoa burger patties and store them, uncooked and covered, in the fridge up to 2 days ahead of time.
  • Freezing Instructions: These quinoa burgers freeze really well! Just lay the uncooked patties flat inside a resealable freezer bag. Place a piece of parchment paper between them if you stack them. Grill veggie burgers from frozen or thaw them in the refrigerator overnight. 
  • These quinoa burgers freeze really well! Just lay the uncooked patties flat inside a resealable freezer bag. Place a piece of parchment paper between them if you stack them.
  • Grill veggie burgers from frozen or thaw them in the refrigerator overnight. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 198kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 88mg (4%) Potassium 261mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 821IU (16%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198

% Daily Value*

Calories 198kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 88mg 4%
Potassium 261mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 821IU 16%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.