Name: Vegan Greek Quinoa Burger (Gluten Free)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: PT-466503H33M8S
Total time: PT-466503H33M8S
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 3/4 cup – 1 cup cooked quinoa; 2/3 cups sunflower seeds (raw or dry roasted); 1/3 cup gluten free rolled oats; 2 Tablespoons flax meal; 1/2 cup pitted black olives; 1/2 cup sliced red onion (about 1/2 medium onion); 2 garlic cloves or 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 cup fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried; Optional 1/4 tsp + smoked paprika; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes *adjust to desired taste; 1 Tablespoon tomato paste; Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Description

Whip up this Vegan Greek Quinoa Burger recipe in minutes for nutrient-rich, plant-based burgers full of vitamins, nutrients, and flavor. Serve them on gluten free buns with all your favorite toppings!

Ingredients

Units Scale

3/4 cup – 1 cup cooked quinoa
2/3 cups sunflower seeds (raw or dry roasted)
1/3 cup gluten free rolled oats
2 Tablespoons flax meal
1/2 cup pitted black olives
1/2 cup sliced red onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
2 garlic cloves or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried
Optional 1/4 tsp + smoked paprika
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes *adjust to desired taste
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Place the quinoa in a medium saucepan with 1 cup of water, and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to simmer, cover the pan, and cook for 12-14 minutes. Uncover the pan, and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Set aside.
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the cooked quinoa, sunflower seeds, rolled oats, and flax meal.
Process until well mixed but not over-processed. Add black olives, red onion, garlic, and parsley, and pulse until combined.
Next, add the remaining ingredients – optional paprika, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, salt, and pepper, and blend until well combined but not over-processed. The batter should still be a bit thick and chunky. *See blog photos.
Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl, and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
While the batter is chilling, preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (See notes for air fryer option.)
Remove the batter from the fridge, and shape it into ½-inch thick patties that are 3-4 inches wide. Place the patties on the baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes. Then, gently flip the patties over, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the patties from the oven, and let them cool for 5 minutes before preparing the quinoa burger.
Assemble the patties on a gluten free bun with toppings of choice.
Storage: For any leftovers, store the cooked quinoa patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven until warmed through.

Notes

Air Fryer Option: Preheat the air fryer to 375° Fahrenheit. Spray the basket with a quality cooking oil spray. Place 4-5 patties in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking. Repeat until all of the batter has been used.

Stove Top Option: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the quinoa patties for 3-5 minutes on each side.

Freezing Instructions: Freeze the quinoa burgers before cooking by placing them on a cookie sheet in the freezer. When frozen, place them in a freezer bag or airtight container and keep for up to 2-3 months.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Oven
Cuisine: Greek, American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burger
Calories: 203
Sugar: 1.9 g
Sodium: 106.9 mg
Fat: 12.3 g
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Carbohydrates: 18.4 g
Fiber: 5.3 g
Protein: 6.6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: vegan, vegetarian, burger, quinoa, plant-based, gluten free