Vegan Quinoa Burger

These Vegan Quinoa Burgers are hearty, flavorful patties packed with protein and nutrients, perfect for a satisfying lunch. They're easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings and sauces.

Ingredients

• quinoa - 1 cup (uncooked)
• water - 2 cups
• black beans - 1 cup (cooked and drained)
• carrot - 1 medium (grated)
• red bell pepper - 1/2 cup (diced)
• green onion - 2 (finely chopped)
• garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
• ground flaxseed - 2 tablespoons
• water (for flax egg) - 6 tablespoons
• cumin - 1 teaspoon
• smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• breadcrumbs - 1/2 cup
• olive oil - 2 tablespoons (for cooking)

Steps

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and then combine it with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.
2. While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the flax egg by mixing the ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes gel-like.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, grated carrot, diced red bell pepper, chopped green onion, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
4. Add the flax egg and breadcrumbs to the mixture and stir until combined. If the mixture is too wet, add more breadcrumbs as needed.
5. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
7. Serve the quinoa burgers on buns with your favorite toppings such as lettuce, tomato, avocado, and vegan mayo.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber, promoting satiety and digestive health.
• Rich in essential nutrients and antioxidants from vegetables and quinoa.

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