Buffalo Quinoa Chickpea Burgers
 
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This buffalo quinoa chickpea burger is the perfect way to get ready for game day! Top with a big slice of blue cheese, and a drizzle of buffalo sauce!
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: American
Serves: 5 burgers
Ingredients
  • ⅓ cup dry quinoa
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • Splash olive oil
  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup chickpeas
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp each: smoked paprika, cumin, salt
  • 3 TBS hot sauce (such as franks)
  • ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 TBS whole wheat flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 4-5 slices of blue cheese, off a large block
  • 4-5 whole wheat burger buns
  • Romaine, mayo, and extra hot sauce for serving
Instructions
  1. Cook the quinoa in a rice cooker, or on the stove top, until fluffy, using ⅔ cup water, about 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, combine onion and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the vinegar, stirring until it is completely absorbed.
  3. Smash the chickpeas using a fork, or the bottom of a bowl on a cutting board (I find the bowl faster with more even texture).
  4. In a bowl mix together sauted onion with cooked quinoa, smashed chickpeas, bread crumbs, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, hot sauce, and mozzarella. Taste test the mixture and adjust seasonings as necessary. Mix in the egg and flour.
  5. Form mixture into 4-5 patties, depending on the size you want (I made 5 small patties). Thicker patties hold together better than thin patties do. Cook patties in a hot skillet until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
  6. Top with a slice of blue cheese. Serve on a bun with romaine lettuce, mayo, and extra hot sauce, if desired.
Recipe by Alison's Allspice at https://www.alisonsallspice.com/buffalo-quinoa-chickpea-burgers/