Quinoa Burgers

Quinoa burgers are vegetarian and gluten-free, yet packed with protein and totally delicious. Freezer-friendly, too!

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

Method Baking, Stovetop

Servings

Calories 362kcal

1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth if not vegetarian
1/2 cup dry quinoa
3/4 cup certified gluten free old fashioned oats processed into flour using food processor
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
8 oz mushrooms processed until finely chopped in food processor
2 shallots chopped
3 cloves garlic pressed or minced
1 egg whisked
1/4 cup hummus any flavor
1 Tablespoon gluten free reduced-sodium Tamari or soy sauce if not GF
1 teaspoon gluten free worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
4 gluten free buns

Bring broth to a boil in a small saucepan then add quinoa, place a lid on top, turn heat down to medium and then cook until quinoa is tender, 15-20 minutes. Fluff with a fork then set aside to cool slightly.
Meanwhile, heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and shallots then saute until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic, season with salt and pepper, and then saute for one more minute. Set aside to cool slightly.
Add remaining ingredients to a large bowl with cooled quinoa and mushroom mixture then stir to combine. Line a large plate or platter with plastic wrap then shape 1/4 of the mixture into a patty and place onto platter. Mixture will be slightly wet - it's ok! Repeat with remaining mixture then refrigerate until completely chilled, 30 minutes or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees then line a baking sheet with foil and spray very well with nonstick spray. Transfer patties to baking sheet then spray tops with nonstick spray and bake for 14 minutes. Flip, spray tops with nonstick spray and then bake for 14-16 more minutes, or until the centers of the patties are set. Serve with buns and fresh condiments.

To freeze: wrap baked then cooled burgers in plastic wrap then freeze. To reheat, unwrap from plastic wrap then place on a plate and cover with a paper towel. Microwave for 1 minute on 50% power then 30-45 seconds on full power.