Quinoa Pizza Burger [Vegan, Gluten-Free] – One Green Planet

August 5, 2024

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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!

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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]Notes Quinoa 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.