Herbed Quinoa Burger

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 261.4
  • Total Fat: 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.0 mg
  • Sodium: 252.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 48.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
  • Protein: 11.6 g

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Introduction

261.4 calories per burger makes this a good meal for "fast days" of 5:2 diet. 261.4 calories per burger makes this a good meal for "fast days" of 5:2 diet.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    Ancient Harvest Traditional Whole Grain Quinoa, 1 serving =.25 cup dry, 0.5 cup
    1 1/2 cups water (divided)
    Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 0.3 tbsp
    Bush's Best Cannellini Beans - White Kidney Beans (1/2 cup, 130 grams, 3.5 servings per container), 260 gram(s)
    Cilantro, raw, 4 tbsp
    Parsley, 4 tbsp
    Nature's Own Butter Sandwich Bun, 4 bun

Tips

This recipe would be vegan if you use vegan sandwich buns.


Directions

1. Whisk together quinoa and 1 cup water in small saucepan.
2. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes or till water is absorbed
3. Remove pan from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
4. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add beans and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup water and bring to simmer.
7. Cook for 10 minutes, then transfer to food processor.
8. Pulse till mixture is finely chopped but not pureed, then transfer to mixing bowl.
9. Stir in cooked quinoa and shape into 4 patties.
10. Place patties on parchment-lined baking sheet and broil 4-5 minutes on each side.
11. Serve hot on bun with favorite burger toppings.

Serving Size: 1 burger

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GILBERTO1963.