Veggie Packed Quinoa Burgers

Veggie Packed Quinoa Burgers: Quinoa patties are seasoned with cottage cheese and fresh vegetables for a hearty, healthy, high in protein alternative to a burger. Gluten-Free. Meatless. 

Are you as obsessed with quinoa as I am?

This grain is a gold mine. Yes, a true super food!

Quinoa is a complete protein, more full of protein than just about anything we eat. It also contains almost twice as much fiber as any other whole grain, to keep your digestive system happy. It also has so many essential vitamins, like iron, maganese, and vitamin B12. Not to mention, quinoa is gluten free.

So now that I have you hooked on the fact you should be eating this healthy grain, let me tell you it is delicious in just about any way you prepare it–sweet or savory. I use it anywhere I would use rice–in Spinach Lemon Quinoa Salad,  as a base for a warm breakfast in Banana Nut Porridge, and even as a delectable treat like Quinoa Brittle.

Today I am making quinoa “burgers.”

A tasty and fulfilling dinner that was so easy to make, especially since quinoa cooks in just 20 minutes!

Now I love a good burger made with beef and LOVE BBQ Chicken Burgers,  but this meatless burger was just as satisfying to me and my body loves it even more.

The best part–I froze my leftovers so now I can pull out a few patties for quick lunch options for me and my kids–they love them!!

Golden and crispy and moist on the inside. A perfect texture for a “burger.”

I served this over a bed of lettuce and tomatoes for myself. For the rest of my family,they requested buns! Either way is fabulous and gets you all the benefits of this super grain!!

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Quinoa Burgers

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 125 kcal

Author A Mind Full Mom

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
• 1 large carrot grated
• 1 large zucchini grated
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tbs minced garlic
• Toppings: lettuce tomato, buns, pitas, whatever floats your boat

Instructions

1. Prepare quinoa. To obtain 2 cups you will need to cook 1 1/2 cups dry quinoa. Have extra? Freeze it!! Let quinoa cool.
2. Mix eggs, seasonings, cottage cheese, parsley and carrot together in large bowl until well combined. Add quinoa and thoroughly mix.
3. Grease a large sheet pan or 2 cookie sheets and scoop 1/4 cup of mixture unto the tray, forming 12 mounds in total. Using wet hands, form into a burger shape. Spray with a cooking oil on the top of burgers.
4. Bake at 425 for 20-25 minutes on first side and flip and return to oven for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Quinoa Burgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 125 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Cholesterol 57mg 19%

Sodium 487mg 20%

Potassium 276mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 16g 5%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 2g

Protein 7g 14%

Vitamin A 41.6%

Vitamin C 12.1%

Calcium 4.5%

Iron 8.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

More Quinoa Recipes:

Chicken Quinoa Fajita Bowl

Banana Nut Porridge

Spinach and Lemon Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Jambalya