Quinoa Burgers!

iHEARTcardiacnurses
iHEARTcardiacnurses Posts: 437 Member
edited December 18 in Recipes
Celebrating Meatless Monday in true fashion: BURGERS!

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You'll need:

1/2 c. Quinoa
3 tbl egg whites
3 tbl flour
1 c. finely shredded zucchini patted dry
2 green onion stalks
Protein powder (optional, i just used it because i forgot to squeeze out the extra water in the zucchini)
1 tbl sweetener (Really could be a teaspoon, mine were pretty sweet and tasted like a Wendy's burger)
4 tbl parmesan cheese
1/4 c. shredded cheese

Optional add ins: Garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned meat tenderizer, A1 sauce, etc etc.

I just mixed it all together in a bowl and popped a 1/4c at a time into a skillet with non-stick cooking spray. About 4 minutes each side on medium to medium-low. They came out DELICIOUS and at 99 calories a pop, you can eat the *kitten* out of them.


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  • dolldreams
    dolldreams Posts: 245 Member
    That's what I'm talkin' about! I'm adding these ingredients to my grocery list.
  • adietron
    adietron Posts: 155
    Oh snap! My husband will love this.

    just did this one too, it was a BIG hit: Baked quinoa "casserole" with spinach and gruyere

    http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/05/health/nutrition/05recipehealth.html
  • iHEARTcardiacnurses
    iHEARTcardiacnurses Posts: 437 Member
    Oh snap! My husband will love this.

    just did this one too, it was a BIG hit: Baked quinoa "casserole" with spinach and gruyere

    http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/05/health/nutrition/05recipehealth.html

    My boyfriend couldn't tell the difference. He had no idea there was zucchini in it (he thought they were the green onions) and that I used ground turkey :laugh:

    That gratin looks so yummy! I might need to add that to my quinoa recipes!
  • to_legit2quit
    to_legit2quit Posts: 3
    did you cook the quinoa?
  • paulasue145
    paulasue145 Posts: 157
    THANK YOU :flowerforyou:
  • Leanz
    Leanz Posts: 2,025 Member
    Sounds great - be trying these
  • Elizaj85
    Elizaj85 Posts: 158 Member
    bump for later it looks yummy
  • lil_pulp
    lil_pulp Posts: 701 Member
    Thanks for sharing!
  • sampcuk
    sampcuk Posts: 12 Member
    bump
  • Baloo
    Baloo Posts: 116 Member
    bump, thanks for sharing
  • twinmomtwice4
    twinmomtwice4 Posts: 1,069 Member
    bump - it looks delicious!!
  • shanna0413
    shanna0413 Posts: 600 Member
    bump yumm
  • karaemoore
    karaemoore Posts: 45 Member
    Definitely going to make these!!
  • Dmaxsgirl
    Dmaxsgirl Posts: 49 Member
    Bump! Yummy looking!
  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    Bump! Looks delish!
  • clarebrad
    clarebrad Posts: 188 Member
    Wow amazing, thanks def going to make those can't wait. Do they freeze ok, could be useful to have in freezer when wanting a quick meal and bf wants bad food.
  • iHEARTcardiacnurses
    iHEARTcardiacnurses Posts: 437 Member
    I did cook the quinoa. Make sure it's pretty dry so everything sticks together.

    I know they refridgerate okay. Not sure about freezing! I popped mine in the fridge between layers of paper towels in a tupperware and they were still good today, a little fragile, but microwaved just fine :)
  • LJCannon
    LJCannon Posts: 3,636 Member
    Celebrating Meatless Monday in true fashion: BURGERS!

    48520670780219719863704.jpg

    :laugh: UGGHH!! Food Porn!!
  • sweetpotatofry
    sweetpotatofry Posts: 209 Member
    yummmmm :love:
  • Jem_Girl
    Jem_Girl Posts: 102 Member
    *claps* Love the idea! The hubby is vegetarian but gets tired of the meatless burgers from the store. I've heard quinoa is good for you but wasn't certain how to make it tasty. Thanks for the recipe.
  • chip305
    chip305 Posts: 63 Member
    Bump
  • StixFight
    StixFight Posts: 16 Member
    Gotta Try This - Thanks!
  • JamCubeChi
    JamCubeChi Posts: 378 Member
    This sounds really good but I absolutely HATE zucchini-as well as the yellow squash that looks like zucchini- any suggestions as to what could be used in it's place? I love Quinoa & most other vegetables. Thanks for posting-hoping for some ideas for substitution for the zucchini. :smile:
  • nicolehaj
    nicolehaj Posts: 11
    bump
  • marsellient
    marsellient Posts: 591 Member
    Thank you! We are on a quest to find the best veggie burger we can make. This is definitely going on the list to try!
  • Leah5449
    Leah5449 Posts: 16 Member
    Thanks for sharing!
  • maggie4097
    maggie4097 Posts: 156
    YUMMMMMMMMM:flowerforyou:
  • DEEDLYNN
    DEEDLYNN Posts: 235 Member
    Omgosh. I made these tonight. Never have made, eaten, or used quinoa before vvthese were easy to make and outstanding. Thanks for the recipe.
  • DEEDLYNN
    DEEDLYNN Posts: 235 Member
    I wonder if you can substitute spinach for the zuchini. I cooked too much quinoa last night. I need to re-purpose it tonight. LOL. It was the first time I used quinoa so I have no idea what to do with the rest of it.
  • kkoshiro
    kkoshiro Posts: 69
    Celebrating Meatless Monday in true fashion: BURGERS!

    48520670780219719863704.jpg

    You'll need:

    1/2 c. Quinoa
    3 tbl egg whites
    3 tbl flour
    1 c. finely shredded zucchini patted dry
    2 green onion stalks
    Protein powder (optional, i just used it because i forgot to squeeze out the extra water in the zucchini)
    1 tbl sweetener (Really could be a teaspoon, mine were pretty sweet and tasted like a Wendy's burger)
    4 tbl parmesan cheese
    1/4 c. shredded cheese

    Optional add ins: Garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned meat tenderizer, A1 sauce, etc etc.

    I just mixed it all together in a bowl and popped a 1/4c at a time into a skillet with non-stick cooking spray. About 4 minutes each side on medium to medium-low. They came out DELICIOUS and at 99 calories a pop, you can eat the *kitten* out of them.


    quinoaburger.jpg
    BUMPITY BUMP!!!
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