The Big Veg Quinoa Burger

Name: The Big Veg Quinoa Burger
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: ½ cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 ½ tablespoons finely diced pickles; pinch smoked paprika; 2 cups cooked and cooled red quinoa (about 2/3 cup dry); ¾ cup shredded white cheddar; ¼ cup ricotta cheese; 1 egg plus 1 egg white, lightly beaten; 1 parsnip, peeled and grated; 1 corn on cob, kernels removed; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 tablespoons oat flour; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper; 2 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 pretzel buns (or sesame buns), split and toasted; 4 lices American (or mild cheddar) cheese; 4 to 8 leaves butter lettuce; 12 to 16 pickle chips

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Chill Time
2 hrs
Servings
4
Calories
580 kcal
Course
Snacks
Cuisine
Vegetarian

The Big Veg Quinoa Burger

Joelle Cantu

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Ingredients

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quick and easy thousand island dressing:

½ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 ½ tablespoons finely diced pickles
pinch smoked paprika

quinoa patties

2 cups cooked and cooled red quinoa (about 2/3 cup dry)
¾ cup shredded white cheddar
¼ cup ricotta cheese
1 egg plus 1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 parsnip, peeled and grated
1 corn on cob, kernels removed
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons oat flour
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil

assembly

4 pretzel buns (or sesame buns), split and toasted
4 lices American (or mild cheddar) cheese
4 to 8 leaves butter lettuce
12 to 16 pickle chips

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Instructions

For dressing: Place all ingredients into a small bowl and whisk together. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
For patties: Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir together until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Divide mixture into four equal amounts and form into patties.
Pour half of oil into a cast iron skillet or nonstick pan and place over medium-high heat. Add patties, two at a time and sear for 4 to 5 minutes.
Flip patties and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add cheese to each patty, 1 to 2 teaspoons of water and cover with lid for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until cheese melts. Remove cooked patties and repeat with remaining patties.
To assemble: Spread dressing onto each bun and top with quinoa patty. Add Top with lettuce, pickles and finally the bun tops. Gently press and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 580kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 1586mg (66%) Potassium 615mg (18%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 1440IU (29%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 466mg (47%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 580 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	580kcal	29%
Carbohydrates	46g	15%
Protein	19g	38%
Fat	36g	55%
Saturated Fat	19g	95%
Cholesterol	96mg	32%
Sodium	1586mg	66%
Potassium	615mg	13%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	12g	24%
Vitamin A	1440IU	29%
Vitamin C	11mg	12%
Calcium	466mg	47%
Iron	3mg	17%