Quinoa Burger

Servings

Serves 4

If you’re a vegetarian and you’ve never tried a quinoa burger, boy, are you in for a treat! These gluten-free quinoa burgers are teeming with wide variety of fresh, natural ingredients that create a flavor and texture you’ve never experienced before in a burger. Add avocado sauce and kale chips for the ultimate vegetarian burger delight!

Ingredients

3 tablespoons water

1 cup Quinoa Whole Grain, Organic

1 cup sticky rice, cooked

4 tablespoons gluten-free flour

½ cup roasted red pepper, chopped

¼ cup Kalamata olives, chopped

¼ cup basil, chopped

¼ cup fresh spinach, chopped

1 teaspoon sea salt

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon cayenne

3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic

2 tablespoons Flax Seed Meal, Organic

Directions

Place grill on low heat.
In a small bowl, combine flax seed meal with water. Set aside for 2 to3 minutes, or until slightly gelatinous.
In large bowl, mix together cooked quinoa, cooked sticky rice, flour, pepper, olives, basil, spinach, and spices.
Add flax mixture and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Mix well.
Form quinoa mixture into uniform 4 inch patties (approximately 1/3 each).
Lightly oil both sides of each quinoa burger and place towards the edges of the grill.
Sear on side 1 for 5 to 10 minutes or until the quinoa burger has firmed. Be careful not to overcook, as the rice may burn.
Flip and sear on side 2 for 3 to 5 minutes or until the burger has reached desired firmness.
Serve warm with a creamy avocado sauce and kale chips.