Quinoa Burger

[endirio]

I found this recipe two weeks ago and since then I've made Quinoa Burgers at least 10 times. They're absolutely delicious.
And a tip, if you enjoy garlic as much as I do, I would suggest adding at least 5 cloves.

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa, at room temperature
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1 yellow or white onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Gruyère cheese
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup whole grain bread crumbs, plus more if needed
Water, if needed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or butter

Directions:
Combine the quinoa, eggs, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in the chives, onion, cheese, and garlic. Add the bread crumbs, stir, and let sit for a few minutes so that the crumbs can absorb some of the moisture. At this point, you should have a mixture you can easily form in to twelve 1-inch / 2.5 cm thick patties (a bit more beaten egg or water can be used to moisten the mixture).
Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-low heat, add 6 patties, if they’ll fit with some room between each, cover, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, until the bottoms are deeply browned. Carefully flip the patties with a spatula and cook the second sides for 7 minutes, or until golden. Remove from the skillet and cool on a wire rack while you cook the remaining patties.

[Sugarhill]

I have eaten and enjoyed quinoa, but I would've never thought to make a burger out of it, so I will look over this recipe, make a few changes and try it myself. I'll let you know how I like it.

Good post.

[endirio]

I have eaten and enjoyed quinoa, but I would've never thought to make a burger out of it, so I will look over this recipe, make a few changes and try it myself. I'll let you know how I like it.

Good post.

You won't regret it, this is some godly food

[Sugarhill]

Well, I don't know how great they will be, but I'll ask someone to look at the recipe so I can cut it down. I have no need for 12 patties at one time. I may be able to figure out how to reduce it on my own, but I don't want to waste any of it, nor do I want to prepare too little.

[AnonaMoss]

I bet this is amazing. I'm printing this recipe out after I write this comment, and i'm going to make them over the weekend. I have a homemade bbq sauce that may be wonderful on these.

[MoniqueSeibel]

Interesting recipe! I'm always looking for more uses for Quinoa. But this sounds really good, and I love garlic. Do you think omitting the cheese will really mess up the overall flavor?