Roasted Cauliflower Quinoa Burgers
Serves 10
10 mins prep
50 mins cook
60 mins total
Delicious and nutritious Roasted Cauliflower Quinoa Burgers loaded with all the spices. Held together with oats, this gluten free cauliflower burger also makes for a healthy meal prep option.
If using uncooked quinoa, cook according to instructions in notes.
Roast cauliflower:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Chop cauliflower into bite-size pieces, about 1½” each.
Spread cauliflower on a large baking sheet, and toss with olive oil, paprika, cumin and oregano.
Place garlic cloves on baking sheet.
Roast for about 25 minutes until lightly browned and tender. Let cool about 10 minutes.
Make burgers:
Place cauliflower, quinoa, salt and pepper in bowl of food processor and pulse until fine and crumbly. Do not let it puree.
Whisk eggs in a bowl.
Transfer cauliflower-quinoa mix to a large bowl, add in eggs and oats, and mix until combined.
Shape burgers: Line a 1-cup measuring cup with plastic wrap, add a portion of the burger mix and press down to pack. Lift out of cup with lining edge, and transfer to lightly greased baking sheet (or oiled pan).
OR
Use slightly wet/greased hands and and shape into ¾” thick patties.
You should have about 10.
Cook:
Bake for 25-30 minutes until light brown and. Allow to cool before removing from pan, or they will be soft.
OR
Heat a skillet or grill over medium, grease well with olive oil and cook burgers for 4-5 minutes each side (8-12 minutes total). Be gently when flipping - the burgers will be delicate
Assemble:
Assemble burger between toasted buns with greens, onion, tomato, and any desired toppings!
