Mediterranean Quinoa Burgers Recipe

Mediterranean Quinoa Burger. Easy, healthy and protein-packed veggie burger recipe! Made with chickpea, feta, sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, this filling vegetarian recipe is packed with flavor.

Recipe by: wellplated.com

Servings: 6 burgers

Ingredients

FOR THE BURGERS

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, millet, farro or similar grain

1/4 cup chopped sundried tomatoes (not olive oil packed)

2 cloves minced garlic

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 cup old fashioned rolled oats

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 large egg

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, plus additional for serving

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil

Olive oil, for cooking the burgers

Whole wheat buns, for serving

FOR THE TOMATO OLIVE TOPPING

1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered

1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, diced

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice

Directions:

1. Place the quinoa in a medium saucepan with 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, then cover the pan and let cook for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let stand 5 minutes. Uncover, fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork, and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, place the sundried tomatoes in a small bowl and cover with very hot water. Let stand for at least 5 minutes to rehydrate, drain, and set aside.
3. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the quinoa, chickpeas, oats, garlic, salt, oregano, and pepper. Process until the mixture is nicely ground and blended. Add the egg, then pulse a few times until the egg is combined with the chickpea mixture (it should look like thick, chunky hummus). Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl, then gently fold in the drained sundried tomatoes, feta, parsley, and basil. Form the burgers into 6 patties. If not ready to cook immediately, place the patties in the refrigerator. READ MORE

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