Chipotle Quinoa Burgers Recipe

comment icon 84 more comments I love all our recipes, but this is one that just fits perfectly into my real life, again, and again, and again. Veggie burgers can be hit or miss, I know. I’m not a fan of bean-heavy burgers, so please hear me right off the bat: I am not going to over-bean you with this quinoa burger. Instead, I’m going to give you a stupidly easy burger that is heavy and solid but not too dense (seriously, pinky promise, the beans are under control!), crispy but not crumbly, and nicely meaty-looking… with all of the smoky good flavor, all of the yumminess, and none of the meat.

How These Quinoa Burgers Come Together

We are working with primarily three things:

Quinoa – the starBlack beans – just enough to help it holdSavory, smoky chipotle flavor – the thing that keeps you coming back for more.

Once you add something crunchy / binding (like panko or oats), and something wet / binding (egg or flax egg), and a few pinches of spices, you are certifiably in chipotle quinoa burger business. These quinoa burgs can be made in minutes with just five-ish ingredients, and honestly, considering the minimal effort plus the excellent, versatile, and healthyish results, it’s a real weeknight unicorn.

All The Toppings, Of Course

Toppings – I mean, toppings are your business. They are pretty much limitless and you can be as wild and free as you want here. But my favorite toppings, personally, are smashed avocado, spicy mayo, thick slices of tomato, crunchy lettuce, and a crown of pickled red onion. Pop it on a brioche bun and you have juicy, saucy, crispy quinoa burger perfection. Yay meatless!

Check Out Our Video For How To Make Chipotle Quinoa Burgers:

Other Veggie Burgers We Love:

Spicy Tofu Burgers (trust me on the one – YUM)Spicy Cauliflower Burgers (similar to these beauties but with cauli and MAGIC GREEN SAUCE)The Ultimate Wild Rice Burgers (some cozy texture-perfect goodness)