These Quinoa Burgers are great for lunch, dinner or even a snack for hungry teenagers. They taste even better when you serve them with Cultured Vegetables and Creme Fraiche as sides and condiments.
Quinoa Burgers
This recipe is adapted from Eatwelllivingthin. It’s a versatile recipe which you can really throw any vegetable in to and it will still taste great.
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (see note for cooking instructions)
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or other variety, if you prefer)
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese or ricotta
- 1 medium carrot (finely grated (OR 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed dry))
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons gluten free flour mix or tapioca flour (quinoa flour or regular wheat flour)
- 2 green onions (including white parts)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove crushed garlic
- Coconut oil for frying
- In a large bowl combine the 2 rounded cups of cooked quinoa, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, carrot, eggs, flour, green onions, pepper, cumin, salt, and garlic powder.
- Heat a frying pan, add about a tablespoon of coconut oil for frying. I have my pan quite hot to start with and then turn down as the pan continues to get hotter. I shape them with my hands using about 1/4 cup of mixture. Fry until golden-brown, about 4 minutes on each side.
To cook Quinoa for burger recipe
1.Take 1 cup of quinoa grains and cover with water in a bowl and soak overnight.
2.Drain quinoa.
3.Place Quinoa in saucepan and cover with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt.
4.Bring to the boil and then turn down to a simmer and use absorption method.
5.When all the water has gone (about 20 mins) turn off the heat and let quinoa sit until cool.
