Epic Crispy Quinoa Burgers


Epic Crispy Quinoa Burgers
SERVES: 4 PREP TIME: 20 minutes      COOK TIME: 50 minute
INGREDIENTS

QUINOA BURGERS
  • 2 cups cooked red quinoa
  • 1 cup cannellini beans mashed
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumb
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper
  • 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 of your favorite burger bun
  • 4 eggs cooked to your liking optional (but recommended)!
SWEET POTATO FRIES
  • 4 inch medium sweet potatoes cut into thin 1/2- thick strip
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1/4-1/2 cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil

BEER CARAMELIZED ONIONS

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 large sweet onions thinly sliced
  • 1 cup beer I used pumpkin beer
DIRECTIONS
Step 1    

Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a large bowl, mix the pork with the scallions, ginger, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Form the meat into four 3/4-inch thick patties.

Step 2    

Grill the burgers, turning once, until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Lightly toast the buns on the grill.

Step 3    

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss the coleslaw mix with the rice vinegar, soy sauce and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set the burgers on the buns, top with the slaw and serve.


SERVE WITH
Sriracha and mayonnaise

Originally posted on: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/epic-crispy-quinoa-burgers-topped-sweet-potato-fries-beer-caramelized-onions-gruyere/

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