Quinoa and Sweet Potato Veggie Burger (V, V+, GF)

April 1, 2021

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By: Meg Wert

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium white onion (finely diced)
2 large cloves of garlic ( finely diced)
3/4 cup dried quinoa
1 1/2 cups water (to cook quinoa)
1 medium sweet potato (peeled, diced, and boiled)
1/2 cup raw pistachios (or other nuts you choose)
1 can of cannellini or chickpeas (rinsed)
1 tablespoon Coconut Aminos or Tamari (like soy but no histamines, V, V+, GF)
1 bunch chopped fresh carrot top greens, or cilantro or parsley
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds (add to 8 tablespoons water for egg substitute - binder)
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon
Gluten-Free buns :)!
Toppings of your choosing.
*We used slice yellow pepper rounds, grated red carrots, fresh butter lettuce, tomato, and vegan mayo with fresh basil
***With slight modifications, from The Happy Pear!

Step 1 1. Peel, dice and boil the sweet potatoes. When done, remove from heat, drain, and set aside.
Step 2 2. Cook the quinoa initially on high heat, reduce to low when the first boil appears, and place a lid while it continues to cook until soft and fluffy, usually 8- 10 minutes. Then remove from heat.
Step 3 3. In a pan, add oil onions, and garlic and saute on medium.
Step 4 4. Rinse the beans and add to the pan.
Step 5 5. Add the raw pistachios and saute in, bringing out the nuttiness flavor.
Step 6 6. Add in the quinoa and the sweet potatoes.
Step 7 7. Add the coconut aminos and salt and pepper, stirring in.
Step 8 8. Remove from heat, transfer into a bowl and using a potato masher, break down some of the beans.
Step 9 9. Add the flax eggs to the mix.
Step 10 10. Also add the chopped carrot greens and mix them all together.
Step 11 11. Using a 1/2 cup scoop, lift out mix and place on the hot griddle while pressing down into burger shape. (Use more or less mix to create the best burger size).
Step 12 12. Flip and cook other side (usually about 3 minutes per side).
Step 13 13. When done, place on a bun or bed of lettuce, top with favorite accoutrements and enjoy!!!