Rajma Quinoa Burgers

A perfect blend of protein rich kidney beans, quinoa, veggies and spice. These are some seriously wholesome burgers which come together easily and can frozen to enjoy for later

Ingredients:

Rajma (kidney beans) cooked - 1 cup

Quinoa (cooked) - 1 cup

Bell pepper, 1 large - chopped

Green Onion, 2 - chopped if not using food processor

Mushrooms - 4-5

Cilantro-chopped, handful

Spice blend

Garlic Powder- 1 tsp

Onion Powder-1 tsp

Cinnamon- 1/4 tsp

Paprika -1/4 tsp

Italian herbs- basil, parsely, marjoram, thyme- 2 tsp

Salt- to taste or 1tsp

Sugar- 1/2 tsp

nutritional yeast (optional)-1 tbsp

Oil- 3-4 tbsp

Panko Bread crumbs-1 cup

To assemble burger:

Burger Buns

Butter

Lettuce leaves

Tomatoes

Cheese slice (optional)

Steps

In a food processor, chop the ingredients except for oil and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.

The mixture should be semi-dry enough to shape into patty. Shape into patty and coat with breadcrumbs and set aside.

Once all patties are shaped, place on a large baking tray with 1 inch gap between patties.

Apply some oil to each patty and bake in a preheated oven at 385 F for 20 mins, flipping them halfway. Alternatively, you can shallow fry patties in a pan.

Note: The patties dry up if baked for long, sprinkle some water and additionally bake until golden brown

To assemble:

Apply some ketchup and mayo to burger buns. Add patty, lettuce leaf, tomato and cheese slices. Serve it some homemade fried and enjoy!