Quinoa Burger
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
231 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Quinoa Burger
Description
This quinoa burger recipe uses cooked quinoa combined with mashed black beans and tomato paste to form the base of the patty. Aromatic seasoning includes smoked paprika, onion and garlic powders, oregano, salt, and black pepper, with breadcrumbs added to provide structure and firmness. Mixing these components ensures the patties hold together during cooking.
Cooking in olive oil over medium heat crisps the exterior while heating through the filling, resulting in a burger with a pleasant texture and balanced flavor. The combination of quinoa and beans adds earthiness and protein to the patty.
These patties are served in hamburger buns with toppings of choice, suitable for a vegetarian or plant-based meal. The recipe includes options for storage and freezing, highlighting that raw patties can be frozen and reheated efficiently, and also includes baking instructions for an alternative cooking method.
Substitutions for key ingredients such as quinoa, beans, and breadcrumbs are noted for flexible preparation without compromising overall texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup quinoa uncooked
- ½ cup water
- 1 15 oz black beans rinsed and drained, canned
- 3 oz tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Hamburger Bun and toppings of choice
Instructions
- In a small pot, cook the quinoa with water and add salt to taste. Bring a boil, cover and simmer for 14 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, add the rinsed black beans and mash the bean fully with a fork or potato masher. Add the cooked quinoa to the black beans, then add the tomato paste, all the seasoning and the breadcrumbs. Form four patties.
- Heat olive oil in a grill pan, place the quinoa burgers in the pan and fry over medium heat for about 4 minutes per side.
- Build a burger with your favorite buns and toppings.
Notes
- Store uncooked patties in an airtight container for up to 4 days; reheat before serving.
- Freeze uncooked patties on a baking sheet, then transfer to a sealed container; keep frozen for 3 months.
- For baking, cook patties at 400°F for 15 minutes, flip, then bake 5 more minutes.
- Quinoa can be replaced with cooked brown rice, and black beans with pinto or kidney beans.
- Breadcrumbs can be swapped with panko, all-purpose flour, or almond flour for binding.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 963mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 653mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 570IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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