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Vegan Quinoa Burgers

September 19, 2014 by admin

IMG_2286There are so many different ways to make a veggie burger and we are always up for trying out a new one in our search for the elusive ‘perfect’ burger.  We recently tried a new recipe featuring white beans and quinoa and were quite pleased with the results.  Try it for yourself, and let us know what you think!

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup Dried White Beans

1/2 Cup Quinoa

1 Cup Water

1 Small Onion

1/2 Red Bell Pepper

1/2 Cup Corn – frozen or cut off the cob.

1 Small Clove Garlic

1 t Oregano

1 t Ground Cumin

1/2 t Marjoram

1/4 Cup Flour

1 T Corn Starch

1/3 Cup Water

 Tip:  Flour can be wheat flour, or any other type of flour you prefer.  Use bean or rice flour to make gluten-free vegan burger, if you like!

 

Process:

1.  Boil Beans for approximately 1 hour in 4 cups of water until soft.IMG_2284

2.  Boil water, add quinoa.  Cook for five minutes, or until most of the water is absorbed.  Cover and turn off heat and set aside.

3.  Fine dice Onion, pepper and garlic.  Saute over low heat along with corn, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin and marjoram.

4.  Mash about 3/4 of the beans, along with the sauteed veggies in food processor or using an immersion blender.

5.  Mix beans and veggies with finished quinoa.

6.  Mix cornstarch and water thoroughly, and add to bean-veggie-qunioa mix, along with flour.

7.  Form into 6-8 patties (Depending on the size) and bake on oiled sheet for ten minutes.

8.  Flip burgers and cook ten minutes more.IMG_2285

Enjoy with your favorite burger toppings on a great bun, or in your favorite wrap!

 

 


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