Veggie Quinoa Burgers
"This veggie burger is packed with veggie and quinoa goodness including lots of meatless protein. A great alternative to a beef burger and just as hearty and filling. It can be cooked on the grill or baked in the oven. The egg and cheese may be left out to make this recipe vegan."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 18 of 19 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 18 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Quinoa | 1 cup cooked (185g) | 222 |
| Sesame | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Kidney Bean | 1/2 cup canned (128g) drained | 112 |
| Mozzarella Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 85 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Carrot | 1 medium (61g) | 25 |
| Mushrooms | 1/2 cup sliced (35g) | 15 |
| Spinach | 1 cup raw (30g) | 7 |
| Celery | 1 stalk (40g) | 6 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Dill | 5 sprigs fresh (1g) / 1 tsp dried | 4 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 carrots, peeled and minced
- 2 stalks celery, minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, minced
- 1 onion, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
- 2 cups minced fresh mushrooms
- 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 bunch fresh dill, chopped
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 egg (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 slices shredded mozzarella cheese
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil