Loaded Quinoa Veggie Sliders

Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it is considered a complete protein as it contains all nine essential amino acids.

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: 18.

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Loaded Quinoa Veggie Sliders

Cooking Method: Baking, Grilling Cuisine: American, International Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 cup Black beans
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 medium Carrot
• 2 stalk Green onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 piece Slider buns
• 4 leaf Lettuce
• 4 slice Tomato
• 1 sliced Avocado

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mash black beans with a fork.
3. Grate the red bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot. Finely chop the green onion and garlic.
4. Add the grated vegetables, green onion, garlic, cooked quinoa, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, breadcrumbs, and egg to the bowl with the mashed black beans. Mix well.
5. Shape the mixture into small patties.
6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
7. Toast the slider buns.
8. Assemble the sliders by placing a lettuce leaf, a quinoa patty, a tomato slice, and avocado on each bun.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 4g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.