Quinoa Chia Edamame Veggie Burger
Recipe courtesy of Chef Andrew Coleman
Ingredients:
- 2 cups quinoa
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 ounces chia seeds
- 4 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 7 cups low-sodium vegetable stock or broth
- 4 cloves roasted garlic, smashed
- 4 ounces edamame beans, shelled and blanched
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped
- 1 bunch chives, chopped
- ½ bunch parsley, chopped
- 3 ounces grated parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces of button mushrooms, chopped and sautéed in olive oil
- Salt to taste
Preparation:
- Place quinoa, rice, chia seeds, black beans, and veg stock into a rice cooker, and cook according to rice cooker directions/settings.
- Unplug the rice cooker and let the mixture sit covered for 30 to 60 minutes to absorb all liquid.
- Place 1 ½ cup of mixture in food processor and puree.
- In a large bowl, re-mix the pureed mixture with the remainder of the cooked mixture, along with all other ingredients. Mix well and season to taste with salt.
- Form burger patties and grill or sear.