Quinoa Burgers

The perfect size to fit the new sandwich rounds that are sprouting up on the market. Also great to add chopped mushrooms or a handful of grated carrots.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 169 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 eggs, beaten
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
• 2 ½ cups cooked quinoa (at room temperature)
• 1 sweet yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup whole-grain bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix quinoa, eggs, yellow onion, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and sea salt in a bowl; add bread crumbs and stir. Form into 9 small patties.

Step 2

Melt butter in a flat skillet over-medium high heat. Cook the patties in the hot butter until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes per side.