Quinoa and Veggie Burgers
Soft and flavorful veggie patties made with quinoa and grated vegetables — a light yet satisfying meat-free meal. They come together quickly and pair beautifully with a herby yogurt sauce or a crisp green salad.
🛒 Ingredients
12 servings
- 1 cup quinoa (about 180 g)
- 1 garlic clove
- Fine salt, to taste
- 1 grated carrot
- 1 grated zucchini
- 4 tablespoons whole wheat flour
- A drizzle of olive oil
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Directions
- 1
Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain it well.
- 2
Bring 2.5 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
- 3
In another saucepan, sauté the finely grated garlic in a drizzle of olive oil with a pinch of salt.
- 4
Add the quinoa and stir until every grain is coated in the oil and garlic.
- 5
Without turning off the heat, pour in the boiling water, lower the heat and cover the pan.
- 6
Cook until all the water has been absorbed — the quinoa is now ready.
- 7
Let it cool while you grate the carrot and the zucchini.
- 8
In a bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, the whole wheat flour and the grated carrot.
- 9
Squeeze the grated zucchini to remove excess water, then set that liquid aside.
- 10
Fold the drained zucchini into the quinoa mixture and stir until evenly combined.
- 11
Shape the mixture into patties with damp hands and chill them briefly before cooking.
💡 Chef's Tip
The secret to burgers that hold together: squeeze the zucchini really well and let the quinoa cool completely before mixing. If the mixture is too wet, add another spoonful of flour; if it's too dry, use a little of the reserved zucchini water. Resting the mixture in the fridge for 15 minutes before shaping makes the patties far easier to handle.
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