Quinoa is a great source of energy. Packed with protein, it is also suitable for diabetics due to its low glycemic index. Quinoa provides complex carbohydrates, fiber, isoleucine, leucine and valine, which balance blood sugar levels.
Try our delicious and healthy quinoa and bean burgers.
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Time 0 Minutes -
Type Mediterranean -
Difficulty Medium -
Yeild 4
Note:
Remember to wash and soak your quinoa for 20 minutes.
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1. Quinoa prepartion
Combine the quinoa and broth and bring to boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes or until all the liquid evaporates. Put aside for 10 minutes.
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2. Spice it up
Spread the quinoa on a tray, add the spices, salt and pepper and work with your hands until you get a smooth paste. Sauté the rest of the vegetables and add them to the dough.
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3. Make the Burgers
Knead the beans with your hands until you get a hard texture, then add it to the quinoa and mix well. Let stand for 15-20 minutes.
Form quinoa and been patties, adding a little flour. Grill on both sides and serve with the sauce of choice.
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4. The "Pico de Gallo"
• 2 ripe tomatoes
• 10 g coriander
• 1 lime in juice
• ½ red onion, finely chopped
•Olive oil
•Salt and pepper
Praparation:
Chop the tomatoes into small cubes. Add chopped coriander, onion and mix with the oil, lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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5. Huancaína sauce
• 1 white onion
• 1 garlic
• 1 red pepper
• 1 green pepper
• 1 yellow pepper
• Coriander
•Green pepper
• Soaked cashews
• Vegetable milk
• Breadcrumbs
•Salt and pepper
Preparation
First, Sauté the onion, garlic and peppers briefly. In a blender add the coriander and cashews, vegetable milk and cooked ingredients. Blend until smooth.