Quinoa Burger

Instructions

Pre-Preparation

Recipe source: Chef Ann Foundation Plant Forward

Drained beans yield 62.2%
Sweet potatoes yield 80%
Carrots, small dice yield 79%
Onions, small dice yield 78%
Drained roasted red peppers yield 73%

1. Drain beans.
2. Dice sweet potatoes, carrots, and onions.
3. Drain and dice roasted red peppers.
4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Preparation

1. Cook quinoa in steamer until water is absorbed, approximately 20-30 minutes.
2. Oil and salt (first amount) carrots, onions, and spinach on sheet pans, then roast at 375 degrees for about 5 minutes until slightly browned.
3. Puree cooked quinoa with white beans.
4. Steam sweet potatoes with second ingredient amount of salt for about 20 minutes or until cooked through. Then puree with white bean mixture.
5. Mix all remaining ingredients together.
6. Scoop (using #8 disher, 1/2 cup) 15 (5x3) patties onto parchment lined sheet pan and cool according to HACCP. After properly cooled, cover and freeze.
7. Bake frozen at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
8. Top with cheese and allow heat for the cheese to melt.
9. Place on bun and serve.

Serving

Serving = 1 Burger