Quinoa Garden Burger

Inspired by the cookbook Quinoa 365: The Everyday Superfood, written by Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming, this vegan burger boasts protein-rich quinoa, lentils, and chickpeas along with flavorful finely chopped vegetables. Serve it up with your favorite condiments on a whole grain bun for a healthy, hearty vegan meal.
Inspired by the cookbook Quinoa 365: The Everyday Superfood, written by Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming, this vegan burger boasts protein-rich quinoa, lentils, and chickpeas along with flavorful finely chopped vegetables. Serve it up with your favorite condiments on a whole grain bun for a healthy, hearty vegan meal.

Quinoa Garden Burger

Serves 6

Ingredients:

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• 1/4 cup uncooked quinoa

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• 1/4 cup dried red lentils

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• 1-1/2 cups water

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• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

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• 1/2 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs

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• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, lightly mashed

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• 3/4 cup finely chopped celery

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• 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion

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• 1 cup finely chopped bell pepper

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• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

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1. In a small saucepan over high heat, combine quinoa, lentils, and water.

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2. Bring to a boil, cover pan, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

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3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

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4. In a large bowl, combine walnuts, bread crumbs, chickpeas, celery, onion, bell pepper, and lentil/quinoa mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

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5. Use your hands to mix ingredients and form 6 patties.

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6. Place patties on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Serve immediately with your choice of bun and toppings.

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