Eggplant Burgers with Quinoa and White Beans
Eggplants are technically a fruit, not a vegetable, and belong to the nightshade family.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Eggplant Burgers with Quinoa and White Beans
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
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Sprinkle salt on both sides of the eggplant slices and let them sit for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
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Rinse the eggplant slices and pat them dry with a paper towel.
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In a bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, mashed white beans, minced red onion, minced garlic cloves, chopped parsley, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice.
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Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
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Shape the mixture into patties and place them on a baking sheet.
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Bake the patties in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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Toast the burger buns.
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Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf, a tomato slice, and a quinoa-white bean patty on each bun.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
