Quinoa Cashew Veggie Burger

At Karma Nuts, we absolutely love quinoa and can't find enough ways to use it in our recipes! We've paired this superfood up with our nutrition-packed Raw Jumbo Cashews, onions, peppers, and a dash of seasoning to give you the tastiest vegetarian burger you'll have this side of a portobello mushroom. 

What You'll Need

• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1-2 green onions, sliced thin 
• 1/3 red bell pepper, minced
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/2 small sweet onion, chopped fine
• 1/2 cup Raw Jumbo Karma Nuts cashews
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos (if keeping gluten-free)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• bread crumbs (optional)
• 2 tablespoons avocado or other high heat oil
• lettuce, tomato, ketchup - whatever toppings you prefer

Directions

1. Combine quinoa and broth into small saucepan, bring to a boil.
2. Turn heat down to a simmer and cook covered for 13-15 minutes.
3. Pulse cashews and cheese in a food processor.
4. Combine quinoa, cashew/cheese mixture, onion, pepper, egg, soy sauce, chili powder, salt, and pepper - mix well.
5. Form mixture into 4 patties. For best results, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
6. Heat avocado oil over medium-high heat in a non-stick skillet.
7. Carefully add patties to hot skillet, cooking until browned on both sides.
8. Serve with cheese and other toppings as desired.