Mom's Quinoa Burgers

Mom's Quinoa Burgers

by Blanca Caballero 1 year ago
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36 minutes
176.1 kcal
18.7 g carbs
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Description

I made these with leftover quinoa and some vegetables I had in the fridge. Super easy! Great on a multigrain bun with some tomatoes, spinach, and your favorite spread! My 2 1/2-year-old said, I love it Mommy! If necessary, while frying, flatten the burgers with the back of your spatula (but don't make them too thin).

Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ¾ cup dry quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped celery
  • ½ cup chopped zucchini
  • ¼ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour, or more if needed
  • 1 egg
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
  1. 1. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; saute for 1 minute. Add zucchini, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper; saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes more. Set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3. Mix quinoa, zucchini-pepper mixture, and garlic together in a bowl. Stir in flour; stir in egg. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Mix in mozzarella cheese. Form into about 6 equal-size patties; place on a plate.
  4. 4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties until heated through and browned, 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 burgers
calories: 176.1 kcal
carbohydrates: 18.7 g
protein: 7.2 g
saturated fat: 2 g
cholesterol: 37 mg
sodium: 102.7 mg
fiber: 2.4 g
sugar: 1.1 g