5.0 from 6 votes
The Big Veg Quinoa Burger
Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Chill Time
2 hrs
Servings: 4
Calories: 580 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
Vegetarian
Ingredients
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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.