Veggie Burger

20 min

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1⁄2 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 1⁄2 cups hot water, divided
  • 1 small zucchini
  • 1 pkg Veggie Burger Mix
  • 1⁄2 lemon
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 4 burger buns
  • 1⁄4 cup prepared Big Burger Sauce, optional
  • 2 tbsp Big Burger Sauce Mix
  • 1 cup light mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp relish

Preparation

  • Place quinoa in Multipurpose Steamer; stir in 1 cup hot water. Microwave on high, uncovered, until tender and water has absorbed, 12–15 min.
  • Meanwhile, grate and measure out 1 cup zucchini.
  • In bowl, combine mix with 1⁄2 cup hot water. Using the 2-in-1 Citrus Press, squeeze in 3 tbsp juice from lemon. Add zucchini; stir until combined. When cooked, stir in quinoa.
  • Preheat large fry pan over medium heat. When hot, add oil; scoop batter onto pan, making four burgers. Lightly press and flatten into shape. Cook until golden brown, 3–5 min per side.
  • Place patties on bottom halves of buns, then add burger sauce and toppings, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 420, Fat 15 g (Saturated 1.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 59 g (Fiber 13 g, Sugars 8 g), Protein 16 g.

Tips

Swap zucchini for spiralized beets or finely chopped cooked mushrooms.

Tips

Swap zucchini for spiralized beets or finely chopped cooked mushrooms.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 cup veggies.