Easy-to-make quinoa patties pack an amazing taste, and the crunch from quinoa makes the texture to die for. Pan-frying these delicious vegetarian burgers adds a perfect crisp that takes them to the next level.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 medium carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- optional: sour cream, salsa and minced fresh cilantro
Instruction
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
- Meanwhile, place carrot in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add beans; process until chopped. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Mix in cooked quinoa, bread crumbs, green onions, egg and seasonings. Shape mixture into 8 patties.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add patties; cook until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-4 minutes on each side, turning carefully. If desired, serve with sour cream, salsa and minced fresh cilantro.
