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Veggie Quinoa Burgers Recipe

Recipe by: Becky

"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."

Directions
Ingredients
Nutrition

Directions

Prep30 m
Cook15 m
Ready In45 m

1Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2Combine 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.
3Heat 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.
4Mash kidney beans with a fork in a large bowl; add quinoa and the carrot mixture to the means and mix.
5Mix dill, spinach, egg, bread crumbs, sesame oil, mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper into kidney bean mixture; shape into 8 patties.
6Brush the 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly both sides of each patty.
7Arrange the patties into a large baking dish.
8Grill on preheated grill until hot in the center, 7 to 8 minutes per side.