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Quinoa burger with fresh vegetables
Protein-rich quinoa and chickpea burger served with fresh salad

Quinoa & chickpea burgers

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Main Courses Quick Meals
Quinoa is Inca gold, a complete protein source, making this dish the king of vegetarian burgers. The biggest challenge with meat-free burgers is structure: how to ensure it doesn't fall apart? Here, the trio of egg, breadcrumbs, and mashed chickpeas acts as 'glue', while quinoa provides 'bite'.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Modern, Health-conscious

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan (for cooking quinoa)
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Grater

Allergen Information

⚠️ Gluten
⚠️ Eggs
⚠️ Mustard

Instructions

1 ✓

Rinse quinoa with hot water, then cook in water for approx. 15 minutes (until small 'tails' separate). Let cool completely.

Tip: If mixed warm, it cooks the egg in mixture, and won't bind. Cooling also dries it.
2 ✓

Mash chickpeas coarsely with fork. Chop onion and garlic finely, grate carrot.

Tip: Chickpea starch and skin help build texture.
3 ✓

In a pan with little oil, sauté onion, garlic, and carrot.

Tip: Raw veg would release water during frying, breaking the burger. Pre-sautéing (moisture removal) prevents this.
4 ✓

Mix cold quinoa, chickpeas, sautéed veg, egg, breadcrumbs, and spices in a bowl. Knead thoroughly.

Tip: If too wet, add more crumbs. Egg proteins will bind it under heat (coagulation).
5 ✓

Form 4 patties, rest in fridge 30 minutes.

Tip: Resting lets crumbs absorb excess moisture and stabilizes patty.
6 ✓

Fry patties over medium heat with little oil for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown crust forms.

Tip: Crust gives flavour and holds soft interior together.
7 ✓

Toast buns and assemble burger with vegetables and sauces.

Tip: Quinoa burger is more neutral than meat, so use bold sauces!

Recipe FAQ

Why is quinoa bitter?
Quinoa skin has natural protective layer (saponin). Wash thoroughly in hot water in sieve before cooking!
Can I bake it?
Yes, at 200°C for approx. 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway. Needs less fat this way.

Ingredients

  • 150 g Quinoa (measured dry)
  • 300 ml Water (for cooking)
  • 200 g Chickpeas (canned, drained)
  • 1 pc Red onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 pc Carrot
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
  • 1 pc Egg
  • 50 g Breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 4 pc Burger buns
  • 4 leaves Lettuce
  • 1 pc Tomato
  • 2 tsp Mustard
  • 2 tsp Ketchup