Quinoa and Mushroom Burger

  • Preparation time
    116 min
  • Difficulty Intermediate
  • Number of servings
    10

Elevate your burger game with our Quinoa and Mushroom Burger. This vegetarian delight combines hearty quinoa and earthy mushrooms to create a patty that is both flavorful and satisfying.

Ingredients
  • Quinoa, white, raw(150 g)[For the patties]
  • Water, hot(750 ml)
  • Salt, fine(5 g)[For the patties]
  • Onions, white, finely diced(120 g)[For the patties]
  • Garlic, fresh, crushed(12 g)[For the patties]
  • Mushrooms, brown, finely chopped(250 g)[For the patties]
  • Maggi Lazenby Sauce(20 ml)[For the patties]
  • Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat(70 g)
  • Eggs, whole(2 units)[For the patties]
  • Maggi BBQ Sauce(30 ml)[For the patties]
  • Burger bun, whole-wheat(10 units)[For the burger]
  • Maggi BBQ Sauce(30 ml)[For the burger]
  • Tomato, sliced 1 cm thick(10 slices)[For the burger]
  • Butter Lettuce(30 g)[For the burger]
  • Cheddar Cheese Slice (Optional)(10 slices)

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Preparation
  • 1
    Rinse the quinoa under cold running water until the water runs completely clear.
  • 2
    Add the quinoa, water and salt to a pot and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer according to the manufacturer’s instructions (between 15-18 minutes). Once cooked set aside
  • 3
    In a large saucepan heat the olive oil over a medium high heat.
  • 4
    Add the onions and garlic and fry for 3-4 minutes.
  • 5
    Add the mushrooms and fry for another 4-5 minutes or until the mushrooms are cooked.
  • 6
    Add the Lazenby sauce and allow to cook until completely evaporated.
  • 7
    Remove from the heat and place in a clean bowl to cool for 10-15 minutes
  • 8
    In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, mushroom mixture, breadcrumbs, eggs and BBQ sauce
  • 9
    Shape the mixture into 10 patties and place on a greased baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.
  • 10
    Spray a frying pan with non-stick spray. In batches, place the patties in the pan and fry for 7-10 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and set.
  • 11
    Place the lettuce, one patty, a slice of tomato, BBQ sauce and optional cheese on a burger bun and serve immediately
Nutritional facts per serving
Energy
260.9 kcal | 13.0 %
Protein
11.6 g | 18.0 %
Carbohydrates
43.3 g | 67.0 %
Sugars
7.4 g
Fiber
5.3 g
Sodium
548.3 mg
Fats
4.5 g | 15.0 %
Saturated Fats
1.0 g