Chipotle Quinoa Burgers with Tomato-Avocado Salsa
 
 
Chipotle Quinoa Burgers with Tomato-Avocado Salsa Makes 8 burgers
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Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa*
  • 1 can (15 ounces) vegetarian refried beans
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1½ cup dried breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 2 teaspoons sauce
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 pound tomatoes (color and style, your choice!), diced (about 3 cups)
  • 2 avocados, pitted, peeled, and diced
  • ½ red medium red onion, cut into small dice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
  1. Mix quinoa, refried beans, eggs, breadcrumbs, 3 tablespoons chipotles, and cumin in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Divide into eight portions and shape into patties.
  2. Mix tomatoes, avocado, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, remaining 2 teaspoons adobo sauce, and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl; toss to coat and set aside.
  3. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in each of 2 large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the burgers and cook, turning only once, until a crisp brown crust forms, about 6 minutes total.
  4. Place a quinoa burger on each plate, top with a portion of salsa, and serve
Notes
*For 3 cups of cooked quinoa, rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold running water. Drain and add to a medium saucepan along with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
Recipe by Three Many Cooks at https://threemanycooks.com/recipes/salads-and-sides/chipotle-quinoa-burgers-with-tomato-avocado-salsa/