Veggie Quinoa Burgers Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: BBQ and Grilling Recipes. (Veggie Quinoa Burgers Recipe). This veggie burger is packed with veggie and quinoa goodness including lots of meatless protein. A great alternative to a beef burger and just as hearty and filling. It can be cooked on the grill or baked in the oven. The egg and cheese may be left out to make this recipe vegan.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Veggie Quinoa Burgers Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup quinoa

1 cup water

2 teaspoons olive oil

4 carrots

peeled and minced

2 stalks celery

minced

½ red bell pepper

minced

1 onion

minced

4 cloves garlic

minced

2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root

2 cups minced fresh mushrooms

1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans

rinsed and drained

½ bunch fresh dill

chopped

2 cups chopped fresh spinach

1 egg

½ cup dry bread crumbs

2 tablespoons sesame oil

4 slices shredded mozzarella cheese

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low place lid on saucepan and cook until water is completely absorbed about 15 minutes; Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 3

Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir carrots celery red bell pepper onion garlic ginger and mushrooms in the hot oil until softened about 10 minutes; set aside to cool.

Step 4

Mash kidney beans with a fork in a large bowl; add quinoa and the carrot mixture to the means and mix.

Step 5

Mix dill spinach egg bread crumbs sesame oil mozzarella cheese salt and pepper into kidney bean mixture; shape into 8 patties.

Step 6

Brush the 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly both sides of each patty.

Step 7

Arrange the patties into a large baking dish.

Step 8

Grill on preheated grill until hot in the center 7 to 8 minutes per side.

Nutritional Information

Veggie Quinoa Burgers Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 262.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12g 24%

Carbohydrates: 31.1g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 7.5g 30%

Sugars: 4.4g

Fat: 10.7g 16%

Saturated Fat: 2.7g 14%

Cholesterol: 32.2mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 7708.7IU 154%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 27%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 16%

Vitamin C: 20mg 33%

Folate: 80.3mcg 20%

Calcium: 194.2mg 19%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 50.7mg 18%

Potassium: 442.9mg 12%

Sodium: 336.1mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 96.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.