Veggie Quinoa and Hummus Burger with Tzatziki

Enjoy a delightful Veggie Quinoa and Hummus Burger with Tzatziki, offering a rich blend of flavors. Quinoa and hummus bring earthy notes, while the tzatziki adds a refreshing twist. This burger is a nutritious option for lunch or dinner, loaded with plant-based protein. It’s a flavorful choice for anyone seeking a tasty veggie burger.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and mashed
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup hummus
• 1/4 red onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/4 black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 whole burger buns
• 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
• 1 cup lettuce
• 1 large tomato, sliced

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, mashed chickpeas, breadcrumbs, hummus, red onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, and parsley. Mix well until ingredients are evenly distributed.
2. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is heated, add the patties and cook them for 4-5 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown.
4. In the same skillet, toast the burger buns until they are lightly browned and warm.
5. To assemble the burgers, spread tzatziki sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Layer with lettuce, place the quinoa patty, add tomato slices, and top with the other half of the bun.

Keywords: Lunch, Mediterranean, Garlic, Parsley, Quinoa

Spice Rack: Cumin, Paprika, Salt, Black Pepper

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