Jamaican Jerk Veggie Burgers
Ingredients
The burgers
-
½
cup
quinoa
-
1
cup
vegetable broth
-
1
small
onion, peeled and quartered
-
3
cloves
garlic
-
1
15-ounce can
cooked red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
-
1
whole
habanero or Scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced
-
¼
cup
rolled oats
-
2
tablespoons
lime juice
-
2
tablespoons
molasses
-
1
tablespoon
soy sauce
-
1
teaspoon
fresh grated ginger
-
1
teaspoon
allspice
-
½
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
-
½
teaspoon
dried thyme
-
½
teaspoon
black pepper
-
¼
teaspoon
nutmeg
-
to taste
salt
-
1
tablespoon
grape seed oil
The slaw
-
3
cups
shredded cabbage
-
3
whole
scallions, chopped
-
1
whole
carrot, shredded
-
1
teaspoon
fresh grated ginger
-
½
teaspoon
lime zest
-
2
tablespoons
lime juice
-
1
tablespoon
agave or honey
-
1
teaspoon
grape seed oil
-
a dash
salt
For serving
-
4-6
whole
burger buns
-
1
whole
avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and cook it in vegetable broth until all liquid is absorbed.
- In a food processor, chop the onion and garlic, then add beans, pepper, oats, lime juice, molasses, soy sauce, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, thyme, black pepper, and nutmeg, and blend until mixed.
- Fold in the cooked quinoa and season with salt if needed.
- Heat oil in a skillet, shape the mixture into patties, and cook until browned on both sides.
- For the slaw, mix all slaw ingredients in a bowl until evenly coated.
- Assemble the burgers by placing slaw on the buns, adding the patties, and topping with avocado slices.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4-6 burgers
Calories
434
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
66g
Total protein
11g
Sodium
734mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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