Gluten Free Vegan Quinoa Burgers
Bursting with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors, these Gluten-Free Vegan Quinoa Burgers are the perfect plant-based alternative to traditional burgers. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, hearty black beans, and a medley of shredded carrots, onions, and garlic, these patties are not only delicious but also nutritious. The combination of gluten-free oat flour, ground flaxseed, and savory spices like smoked paprika and cumin creates a flavorful and satisfying texture that holds together beautifully without eggs or breadcrumbs. Pan-seared to golden perfection in olive oil, these burgers boast a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior. Serve them on gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps, topped with your favorite condiments, for a meal that’s as healthy as it is comforting. Ready in under an hour, they’re ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next cookout!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup black beans, cooked and drained
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 5 tablespoons water (for flax egg)
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with 5 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it forms a gel-like consistency (this is your flax egg).
In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some texture.
Add the cooked quinoa, flax egg, shredded carrot, chopped onion, minced garlic, gluten-free oat flour, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the black beans. Mix everything together thoroughly.
Using your hands, form the mixture into 6 evenly sized burger patties.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, cook the burger patties in batches, about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Serve the quinoa burgers on gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings and condiments. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.2 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3636 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 237.9 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.9 g | 139% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 73.3 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 319 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 2093 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
