Naturally, I wouldn’t ask if you could make an edible veggie burger with quinoa unless I had the answer, and the answer is an emphatic – yes!
Quinoa Veggie Burger
I admit I was dubious when I started combining the ingredients for this meat-free burger from Cuisine Diva. The mixture was loose, and didn’t feel like it would hold together in the pan.
Quinoa Veggie Burger in the Pan
But as you can see, with just a bit of shaping, they stuck together just fine, and flipped easily without breaking into a million pieces.
Quinoa Veggie Burgers
Thanks for the recipe Cuisine Diva! Your combination of vegetables, herbs, cream cheese and mozzarella made a fantastic burger. My husband ate two!
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa, cooked according to package directions
- 1 large carrot , finely shredded
- ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ½ cup low fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup low fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Combine ingredients and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and spray liberally with cooking spray.
- Divide mixture into six patties and place into fry pan, leaving plenty of room in-between patties.
- Cook for 6 - 8 minutes per side until patties are cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite burger toppings.
Notes
Calories: 207 for burger only Weight Watchers PointsPlus 5 Total Fat: 5.99g Cholesterol: 77mg Sodium: 208mg Total Carbs: 24.18g Dietary Fiber: 2.43g Sugars: 2.96g Protein: 10.22g
If you’re looking for more quinoa recipes, try this collection from Mother Rimmy’s Cooking Light Done Right. Enjoy!
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I think it can be hard to make a good vegetarian burger, but these look delicious! I love that you topped yours with avocado.
Colleen Bierstine recently posted…Cheddar Jack Bean Dip
I top everything with avocado instead of using mayo. It’s nice and creamy and much better for me.
YES!! One can definitely make a delicious burger with quinoa! That looks so mouth-watering
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com recently posted…Roasted Beet Salad
It worked so well and I like the fact the quinoa is a complete protein, so good for a meat replacement.
These look really good and the fact that they held together is great!
Sandra recently posted…The Mr. Has a Birthday
Wow, this is very creative…quinoa burger. Looks great with all the cheeses in it.
Hope you are having a great week Kristi
It really was delicious. Next time I might make a Mexican seasoned version. Have a good week too.
Yum. I am still looking for a gf alternative to bread crumbs, but the quinoa sounds wonderful.
Kristen recently posted…Copycat Costco Chocolate Chip Muffins (mini sized)
Can you take a gluten free bread like Rudi’s and turn it into bread crumbs? My daughter-in-law and a good friend eat GF – I know it can be a challenge for some ingredients.
Interesting! I’ll have to give these a try. Do you think these would hold up to grilling, or is pan frying really the way to go? Anyway, nice recipe – thanks.
I think you’d have to pan fry, but they truly held together really well. Have a good weekend!
Good for you to get your quinoa burgers to stick together!! I made some quinoa and smoked salmon patties that were delicious, but most turned in to quinoa “hash” as opposed to patties. Congrats
EA-The Spicy RD recently posted…Veggie Experiment #4: Super Healthy Sea Veggie Soup
I was doubtful, but I think the cream cheese held it together. Definitely a good recipe from Cuisine Diva.
I love this. I’m super in love with quinoa right now, and HUGE slices of avocado?! I’m in!
Jackie @ Domestic Fits recently posted…Quinoa Carrot Cake Breakfast Muffins
I’m a big quinoa fan myself!
I love and good veggie- and grain-based burger. This looks amazing!
Cucina49 recently posted…Vintage Gourmet: Sweet and Hot
This is such a healthy, vegetarian version of the classic burger! I love the idea of changing the meat with quinoa!
Katerina recently posted…Double Chocolate Tiramisù
These were really great. Cuisine Diva did a terrific job with this recipe!
I LOVE veggie burgers but would have never thought about using quinoa. Clever! That is one beautiful burger.
They’re a nice change from the typical beef burger – even my husband likes them!
Bookmarked! I’ve been trying to break my husband and I into quinoa and use more of it. This looks like the perfect starter recipe
Food Jaunts recently posted…Mayan Style Annatto Marinated Fish
Don’t forget to buy it in bulk if you can – it’s so expensive when you buy it by the box.
By golly, you did it!! I need to try this cuz mine always falls to pieces. =)
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