Chipotle Quinoa Burgers with Tomato-Avocado Salsa Makes 8 burgers
by: Three Many Cooks
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
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.
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.
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.
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/