These delicious quinoa burgers are so tempting, the biggest problem you will have is ensuring that enough of them make it to meal time.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Vegan Gluten Free
Servings: 4large patties
Calories: 441kcal
Author: My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life
Ingredients
½cupof rinsed Quinoa
1cup gluten-free flour such as quinoa, amaranth or millet
2Tbs vegetable oil of your choice. I like to use coconut oil or peanut oil for a nuttier flavor.
2large cloves of garlicgrated on a microplane if you have one, otherwise crushed.
1large red onionfinely diced
3cupsof finely chopped spinach or greens of your choice.
2carrotspeeled and minced
2stalks of celeryminced
1/2bell pepper seeds removed and minced
1 1/2cupsof cooked black beansor 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1Tbsof Cumin
1Tspof Turmeric
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Optional for those who like it spicy: 1 Tbs of Sriracha or your favorite hot sauce
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a strainer to remove the bitter taste that is caused by saponins, a naturally occurring insecticide that forms on the seed. Many people forget this step to their detriment.
Bring quinoa to the boil in ample water, then reduce heat to simmer and cook with the lid on for about 15 minutes, or until the grains are tender.
Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork, then add a dash of the cumin and some pepper to taste.
In a heavy-based frying pan or skillet, heat 1/2 of the oil and lightly sauté the garlic and onions for about 3 minutes on high heat until they start to soften.
Add the greens, carrots, bell pepper and celery and cook for a further 2 minutes until vegetables soften slightly. Add the remaining cumin once the vegetables are cooked and transfer into a mixing bowl.
Combine the quinoa with the cooked vegetables in a mixing bowl and add the flour, seasoning and Sriracha if you’re using it. Stir well until everything well mixed and coated. Set the mixture aside, allowing it to cool for a few minutes.
When the mixture is cool enough to handle, form it into patties of around three inches in diameter.
In a clean pan, heat the remaining oil over medium heat.
Cook the burger until they are brown and crispy on both sides.