Can you freeze these burgers?

Yes, the burgers can be frozen u003cemu003eafter cookingu003c/emu003e. If reheating from frozen, here are three different methods:u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eOVEN: u003c/strongu003e350 degrees for 15 minutesu003cbr/u003eu003cstrongu003eMICROWAVE:u003c/strongu003e 1.5 minutesu003cbr/u003eu003cstrongu003eSTOVETOP:u003c/strongu003e 6-7 minutes, flip halfway through (you may need to add a bit of water to the pan and cover to heat them all the way through).u003c/emu003e

Can you make these burgers gluten-free?

Yes! Oats work well as a panko substitute.

Can you make these burgers vegan?

Yes, the flax egg worked well as a regular egg substitute.

Chipotle Quinoa Burgers Recipe

Name: Chipotle Quinoa Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa; one 14-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1-2 individual chipotle peppers (not the whole can); 1/2 teaspoon each: garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin; 1 egg, beaten; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Description

Chipotle Quinoa Burgers – veggie burgers you’ll want to make again and again! Filling but not too dense, crispy but not crumbly, and with all the smokiness and yumminess with none of the meat.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
one 14-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1–2 individual chipotle peppers (not the whole can)
1/2 teaspoon each: garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Quinoa: Cook quinoa according to package directions. Allow to cool.
Mix: Place black beans, quinoa, chipotles, and spices, in a food processor. Pulse just a few times, enough to make the mixture sticky and well-mixed but not completely pureed. Ideally there will be some chunks of black beans still intact.
Add egg and panko: Transfer mixture to a bowl. Using a spoon or your hands, mix with egg and panko. Form into 4 thick burgers.
Fry burgers: Heat a generous swish of olive oil over medium high heat (nonstick pan works best here). Add burgers to the pan and fry for a few minutes on each side, flipping carefully to keep them intact, until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Serve: Serve on buns with spicy mayo, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion (pickled if you want!), whatever suits your fancy!

Equipment

The equipment section may contain affiliate links to products we know and love.

Notes

Freezer Meal Version

Pulse in a food processor:
1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (about 1/2 cup uncooked)
1 14-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1–2 individual chipotle peppers
1/2 teaspoon each: garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
Form and freeze: Form into 4 large patties and freeze on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once frozen solid, store in a bag or container.
Baking Instructions: 350 degrees for 35 minutes
Sautéing Instructions: Add oil and cook medium high for 10 minutes (flip halfway through)
Final step: Serve on buns with spicy mayo, avocado, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, and whatever else you like.
Check out our full freezer meal posts with all recipes and instructions here!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: quinoa burgers, chipotle burgers, vegetarian burgers, healthy burger