It takes just three main ingredients to make these quinoa pizza burgers: quinoa, beans, and tomato paste! The patties hold together without the use of bread crumbs and are flavored with Italian spices like basil and oregano. Top these patties with pizza-inspired toppings, like cashew mozzarella and black olives, or go for a blend of peppers and onions — choose your favorite!
Quinoa Pizza Burger [Vegan, Gluten-Free]Ingredients You Need for Quinoa Pizza Burger [Vegan, Gluten-Free]For the Burgers:
1/4 cup dry quinoa
1/2 cup water, for cooking quinoa
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 a 16-ounce can of great northern beans or pinto beans
Fresh or dried basil, oregano, and salt, to taste
1 tablespoon oil
For Serving:How to Prepare Quinoa Pizza Burger [Vegan, Gluten-Free]NotesQuinoa Pizza Burger [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Quinoa Pizza Burger [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Ingredients You Need for Quinoa Pizza Burger [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
For Serving:
- Vegan cheese of choice, like cashew mozzarella
- Sliced black olives
- Tomato sauce
- Buns of choice (gluten-free and vegan if needed)
How to Prepare Quinoa Pizza Burger [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- Mash beans well with fork.
- Mash cooked quinoa, beans, tomato pasta, and spices in a mixing bowl. Form into patties (whatever size you want).
- Fry in skillet with 1 tablespoon oil. Once one side is golden flip and add vegan cheese. Add a dash of water to the skillet and put a lid top to melt the vegan cheese with steam.
- Plate on burger bun and top with tomato sauce and olives.
Notes
See also As you embark on a plant-based journey this New Year, here are some essential tips to ensure your resolution sticks:Start by incorporating more plants into your diet gradually. Begin with one or two meals per day and gradually increase the number of plant-based meals as you go.Stock your pantry with staples like beans, lentils, and whole grains, which can be used in a variety of dishes.Don't forget to explore different cuisines that are naturally plant-based, such as Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean. These cultures have been eating plants for centuries, and there's much you can learn from them.One Green Planet.
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