Quinoa Pumpkin Veggie Burgers

Name: Quinoa Pumpkin Veggie Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup cooked quinoa; 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 cup chickpeas or cannelini beans; 1 cup pumpkin puree; ½ TBSP coconut oil; ½ cup diced onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ¼ tsp cinnamon; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp cumin; ⅛ tsp thyme; ⅛ tsp allspice; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper; 4 fresh burger buns + all your favorite toppings

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
218 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Quinoa Pumpkin Veggie Burgers

Reese Morris

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Quinoa Pumpkin Veggie Burgers are insanely awesome and gluten-free too! Let's skip the usual suspects and pair our pumpkin with caramelized onion and a cinnamon-cayenne spice combo to make the ULTIMATE vegetarian burgers.

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Ingredients

Servings

¾ cup cooked quinoa
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup chickpeas or cannelini beans
1 cup pumpkin puree
½ TBSP coconut oil
½ cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cumin
⅛ tsp thyme
⅛ tsp allspice
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
4 fresh burger buns + all your favorite toppings

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Instructions

First cook your quinoa according to the directions on the package in either water or your favorite broth. I'm a rebel and use [this] technique exclusively; feel free to follow suit! I typically make a large batch and use it in salads, burgers, and soups all week long.
To prettify the burgers, I grind my oats in a food processor [a blender works too!] so they resemble a coarse powder.
Combine your ground oats and cooked quinoa and set aside.
Next drain and rinse your beans, then pulse in a food processor or blender to lightly "whip" the beans. They'll be easier to form into patties this way! You can also use a potato masher if you have one.
Next, caramelize your onion in approx 1/2 tablespoon of oil. It's just like sauteing, only you'll turn the heat up a teeny bit more and encourage the golden browning that you'd avoid otherwise. Heat your skillet to medium-high with approx 1/2 teaspoon of oil, add chopped onions, and stir frequently.
Add a pinch of salt to help those babies give up a little liquid and feel free to add a little water or an extra drizzle oil to the pan to help de-glaze the brown bits that stick.
You'll want to cook your garlic in the same pan, but add it at the end [make sure the pan isn't too dry] and saute only briefly so it doesn't burn.
Once your veggies are ready, transfer to a large bowl with the beans, pumpkin, quinoa, and oats and add your herbs/spices to season. I usually taste and sniff as I go and adjust the spices along the way. A little extra garlic, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne made their way into the batch I made myself, but when I made them for spice-shy friends I added less heat. Let your senses and spice-preference be your guide!
Divide the pumpkin mixture into four equal parts and form into balls.
Cup each ball in your hands and squeeze while pressing it into a compact disc.
Form into 4 patties.
If you're making these for later, pop them on a covered plate or wrap individually in plastic and refrigerate until later.
Ready to eat? Pour a teeny bit of oil in a skillet, heat to high, and cook for a few minutes on each side until you're left with a golden crust and a warm center. Cooking time will vary a tad based on patty size, but should be ready in around 6-8 minutes unless you make two larger patties.

Notes

For bolder flavor, add an extra extra 1/4 tsp cumin and cinnamon.
Feeling spicy? Amp up the cayenne or add some hot sauce to give these babies some heat!
See post below for a tasty sauce recipe to pair with these burgers!
Nutrition facts for the pumpkin veggie burgers (patties only) are estimated using an online nutrition calculator.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 218kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 156mg (7%) Potassium 491mg (14%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 9580IU (192%) Vitamin C 4.5mg (5%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 3.7mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	218kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	38g	13%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	4g	6%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	156mg	7%
Potassium	491mg	10%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	9580IU	192%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	5%
Calcium	72mg	7%
Iron	3.7mg	21%