How to Make Quinoa Veggie Burgers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quinoa veggie burgers are a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional meat burgers. Packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, these burgers are a great option for vegetarians and anyone looking for a nutritious meal. Made with quinoa, a versatile and nutritious grain, these burgers are not only tasty but also incredibly filling.

Quinoa veggie burgers are also easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you like your burgers spicy, savory, or packe...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 small green onions, chopped
  • ¼ cup whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
  • ¼ cup peas
  • ¼ cup corn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon hot Madras curry powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Process carrot in food processor until roughly chopped; add quinoa, garbanzo beans, green onions, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, and cumin. Pulse quinoa mixture until just mixed; transfer to a bowl.
  • Stir peas and corn into the quinoa mixture; refrigerate until mixture comes together, about 15 minutes. Form quinoa mixture into patties.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry patties until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Stir yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, cilantro, and curry powder together in a bowl. Serve burgers with tahini sauce.
  • Nutrition

    187 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 165mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 86mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 264mg