Meatless Burgers from Quinoa - Recipe

This is an excelled lunch option for vegan or anybody who would like to try meatless dish. Quinoa, a seed, considered to be a whole grain that does not contain gluten. This grain is a good source of complete protein, containing 9 essential amino acids human requires from food.

Try this dish and you will not regret!

Ingredients:

Serves: 6 burgers

·         6 Tbsp. water

·         2 Tbsp. flax meal

·         1 cup red quinoa

·         2 cups water or broth

·         1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets

·         ½ cup yellow onion, chopped

·         1 Tbsp. olive oil

·         2 tsp. ground cumin

·         2 tsp. ground coriander

·         ½ tsp. ground cayenne (or sweet paprika for a more mild flavor)

·         1 Tbsp. balsamic glaze

·         1 Tbsp. tomato paste

·         ½ cup pecans, chopped

·         1 Tbsp. coconut aminos (health store)

·         large lettuce leaves

·         tomato slices

·         red onion slices

·         fresh sprouts

Instructions:

1.      Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2.      Combine the water and flax meal in a bowl. Mix well. Let it sit for 5 minutes, to thicken.

3.      Combine the quinoa and water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff.

4.      Place the chopped cauliflower in a skillet with an inch of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is soft.

5.      Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion and mix in the gathered spices. Cook until soft. Add the balsamic glaze, tomato paste, pecans, and coconut aminos to the skillet. Stir and cook for a few more minutes, and then remove from heat.

6.      Combine the onion mixture, cooked cauliflower, and 1 cup of the cooked quinoa in a food processor along with the flax mixture. Pulse until combined. Place the remaining cook quinoa on a plate. Form patties and evenly coat with the remaining quinoa.

7.      Arrange the patties on the prepared baking sheet. Cook for 40 minutes, or until fully cooked. Arrange each burger on lettuce with slices of tomato, red onion and fresh sprouts.    

Enjoy!

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