Quinoa Veggie Burger

By á-2799

Ingredients

• 1/2 c uncooked quinoa (2 c cooked)
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 c coarsely grated cremini mushrooms
• 1 c coarsely grated zucchini
• 3/4 c coarsely grated carrot
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook quinoa according to package directions, omitting salt, about 14 min. Transfer to a large bowl.
Heat a large wide non-stick frying pan over medium. Add oil, then mushrooms, zucchini, carrot, shallot and garlic. Cook until soft, about 5 min. Add to quinoa. Stir in egg, cornstarch, salt and cayenne.
Heat the same fry pan over mediuum. Firmly press quinoa mixture into a 1/2 c measuring cup. Turn and release into pan. Gently press to shape into a patty about 4" wide. Repeat, cooking 2 patties at a time. Cook until golden and warmed through, about 4 min per side. Top with tahini sauce and roasted plum tomatoes.