Quinoa Burgers

I found this recipe on a quinoa blog and am intrigued. It’s full of an array of vegetables  (including butternut squash) and has black beans and quinoa. Full of fibre, antioxidants, protein and flavour!

Quinoa Burger Recipe

Adapted from Vegan Family Meals: Real Food for Everyone

• 1 cup onion, diced
• 4 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 cups finely diced cooked butternut squash
• 2/3 cups shredded carrots
• ½ cup celery, finely diced
• 2 ½ teaspoons sea salt
• 2 teaspoons diced jalapeño
• 2 ½ teaspoons cumin, ground
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2/3 cup frozen organic corn, thawed
• ½ cup red, yellow or orange peppers, chopped
• ½ cup quinoa flour (or whole wheat flour)
• 4 cups cooked quinoa
• 2 cups black beans, drained and rinsed
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons powdered egg replacer (equivalent of 6 eggs)

1. Add 1 Tablespoon of  coconut oil to a frying pan. Heat to medium and add onion. Cook for 8 minutes and add garlic, cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add butternut squash, carrots and celery. Sprinkle with a teaspoon of salt and cook for 10 minutes. Add jalapeno, remaining 1 ½ teaspoons salt, cumin, black pepper and paprika. Cook for one minute. Add corn and bell pepper and cook for two more minutes.
2. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in flour. Add quinoa, black beans and parsley. Mix thoroughly, using your hands as necessary.
3. Place ½ of mixture in your food processor and pulse until slightly mushy. Return to the bowl with remaining mixture. Sprinkle egg replacer over mixture and use your hands to work in, adding water by the tablespoon as necessary.
4. Form into 12 patties and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill for at least two hours or overnight. You may also freeze the patties at this point and thaw before proceeding.
5. Heat oil or cooking spray over medium heat. Cook the patties until they are browned, about 5 minutes per side.