Easy Quinoa Burgers
 
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Yields: 4 burgers
Ingredients
For the burgers:
  • 15-oz can cannellini beans
  • 2 cups cooked red quinoa
  • 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • olive oil for pan-frying
For serving:
  • thinly sliced cheddar cheese
  • hamburger buns
  • onion
  • lettuce
  • tomato
  • mustard
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, mash beans together with a fork. (If you do this in a food processor, pulse it just a few times - process them too much and they'll turn to a bean dip!)
  2. Mix in quinoa, bread crumbs, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Taste and add more salt and pepper as necessary. Add the egg and stir until thoroughly incorporated. The mixture should clump up.
  3. Wet your hands or coat lightly with oil to prevent sticking. Form patties - you should get about 4. For best results, cover patties and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before continuing.
  4. Heat about 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add several patties (I can fit 3 at a time in my skillet) and fry until golden-brown on one side. Carefully flip, add a slice of cheddar cheese if desired, and fry for several minutes on the other side. You want to flip the patties only once if possible, as they're fragile.
  5. If burgers are done but cheese is not yet melted, you can preheat your broiler and broil in the skillet until cheese is fully melted.
  6. Serve on hamburger buns with your favorite burger fixins! I used onion, lettuce, tomato, and mustard. Enjoy!
Notes
Adapted from Half Baked Harvest.
Recipe by Coffee & Quinoa at https://www.coffeeandquinoa.com/2014/01/easy-quinoa-burgers/