I’m not sure where to begin with this quinoa burger recipe. It has a wonderful meaty texture with lightly crisp edges, a spicy, tangy flavor, and a gorgeous red color. Plus, it’s totally vegan and gluten-free! What’s not to love? I’m looking forward to making this quinoa burger for cookouts all summer long, and I hope you are too. On the off-chance that you have leftovers, pop them in the freezer! They reheat perfectly for quick weeknight dinners down the road.
Quinoa Burger Recipe Ingredients
I set some strict veggie burger criteria for this recipe: no eggs, no cheese, no oats. I really wanted to make it vegan and gluten-free so that everyone could enjoy it, but I didn’t want to use oats instead of bread crumbs because they make for gummy burgers. If you haven’t figured it out by now, quinoa was my solution! It gives these patties a better texture and a little more protein. I stir some into the patty mixture and press more onto the outside of the patties to create a crispy coating. Here’s what else is in them:
Black beans create the bulk of these burgers and help make them cohesive. Use canned, or cook your own. Walnuts give the burgers a hearty bite and earthy flavor. Shallot and garlic add sharp depth of flavor. Balsamic vinegar and vegan Worcestershire sauce make them nice and tangy. Cumin, cayenne, and coriander add complexity and a little heat. Grated beet and tomato paste amp up the red color. The tomato paste also adds an intense savory flavor. Flaxseed adds healthy omega-3 fats and ties it all together.
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
Quinoa Burger Serving Suggestions
I encourage you to slather the quinoa patties with chipotle mayo or this chipotle sauce (vegan option included!). Otherwise, anything goes. Load them up with tomatoes, lettuce, red onion or pickled red onion, dill pickles, mustard, mayo, and ketchup, or add pickled jalapeños for extra heat. No matter what toppings you choose, serving them on homemade hamburger buns will make them even better. To round out the meal, serve your quinoa burger with sweet potato fries, air fryer French fries, or parsnip fries. They’re also fantastic with grilled veggies like zucchini, asparagus, or potatoes, corn on the cob, or a summer salad. Any of these salad recipes would be great:
Easy Pasta Salad Cherry Tomato Couscous Salad Creamy Coleslaw Easy Macaroni Salad Best Broccoli Salad Summer Fruit Salad Watermelon Salad with Feta
For more salad ideas, check out this post!
More Favorite Sandwich and Veggie Burger Recipes
If you love this black bean quinoa burger recipe, try one of these sandwiches or veggie burgers next:
Best Veggie Burger Portobello Mushroom Burger Falafel Burgers BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches Crispy Cauliflower Po’ Boy Sandwich Caprese Sandwich
Looking for more quinoa recipes? Find my favorites here.
This post is sponsored by Sir Kensington’s.
