Smoky Quinoa Burgers: Your New Favorite Meatless Meal
Are you ready to fall in love with a veggie burger? These aren't your average bean patties. We're talking about a flavor-packed, perfectly textured, smoky chipotle quinoa burger that's easy to make and satisfying to eat.
Why You'll Love These Burgers:
- Texture Perfection: Not too dense, not crumbly, but delightfully crispy.
- Flavor Burst: Smoky chipotle goodness with a hint of spice.
- Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and minimal effort for maximum taste.
- Versatile: Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a weekend BBQ.
What Makes These Burgers Special?
It all comes down to a simple combo:
- Quinoa: The star of the show, providing a hearty and nutritious base.
- Black Beans: Just enough to bind everything together without being overly "beany".
- Chipotle Peppers: The secret to that irresistible smoky kick.
With the addition of spices, a binder and some crispy panko, you're on your way to veggie burger bliss.
How to Make Chipotle Quinoa Burgers
It's as easy as combining the main ingredients in a food processor, forming patties, and frying them up until they're golden and crispy.
Ingredients You'll Need:
- Cooked quinoa
- Black beans, rinsed and drained
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- Spices: garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin
- Egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
- Panko breadcrumbs or oats (for gluten free)
- Salt
Instructions:
- In a food processor, pulse the quinoa, black beans, chipotle peppers, and spices. The mixture should be well-mixed but not completely pureed, leaving some chunks of the beans.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and combine with egg and panko.
- Form into 4 thick patties.
- Fry in a generous amount of oil over medium-high heat until golden brown and crispy.
The Toppings Are Your Business!
Toppings are totally customizable. I love these combinations
- Smashed avocado
- Spicy mayo
- Thick slices of tomato
- Crunchy lettuce
- Pickled red onion
FAQs:
Can I freeze these burgers?
Yes! Freeze cooked patties and reheat in the oven, microwave or stove top.
Can I make these gluten-free?
Absolutely. Use oats or gluten-free breadcrumbs instead of panko.
Can I make these vegan?
Certainly, use a flax egg instead of regular egg.
Other Veggie Burgers You'll Love:
- Spicy Tofu Burgers
- Spicy Cauliflower Burgers
- Wild Rice Burgers
Final Thoughts
This chipotle quinoa burger is a real weeknight winner. It’s simple to make, healthyish, and seriously delicious. It has the perfect balance of smoky heat, texture and flavor and might just become a regular on your menu.