Quinoa Veggie Burger

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 311.2

Total Fat: 4.3 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 369.2 mg
Total Carbs: 57.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 7.0 g
Protein: 12.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Quinoa Veggie Burger calories by ingredient

Introduction

These protein-packed veggie burgers will be a hit at your next picnic. These protein-packed veggie burgers will be a hit at your next picnic.

Minutes to Prepare: 5

Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

1/4 cup raw quinoa

110 grams cremini mushrooms, grated

1/2 cup grated zucchini

1/3 cup grated carrot

2 green onions, chopped finely

1 clove garlic, minced

1 egg white

1 tbsp cornstarch

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)

1/4 tsp ground cumin

cooking spray

2 ciabatta burger buns

Directions

Cook quinoa according to package directions, omitting salt, about 14 min. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.

Heat a large, wide non-stick frying pan over medium. Spray with cooking spray, then add mushrooms, zucchini, carrot, green onion and garlic. Cook until soft, about 5 min. Let cool and add to quinoa - mix well.

Stir in egg, cornstarch and cayenne into cooled mixture.

Heat the same non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add more PAM if need be. Firmly press quinoa mixture into a 1/2-cup measuring cup. Turn and release into pan. Gently press to shape into a patty about 4 in. wide. Repeat, cooking 2 patties at a time. Cook until golden and warmed through, about 4 min per side.

Lightly toast your PC burger buns - Top with your favorite toppings (not included in calculation)

Serving Size: makes 2 burgers