Dirty Quinoa with Venison Burger

Quinoa cooked with ground venison seasoned with blackened seasoning, veggies, and cayenne pepper is a spicy and lean twist on dirty rice and sausage.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 368 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 pound ground venison
• ½ red bell pepper, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Mix venison, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, egg, garlic, paprika, cumin, sea salt, blackened seasoning, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir venison mixture until browned, about 15 minutes. Add quinoa; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.