Quinoa ‘Burger’ Recipe

Nothing beats Gluten Free Vegan Quinoa Burgers for a high protein ‘meat substitute’.  These are great as a traditional burger, or as the recipe suggests, a cakes for the top of your favorite salad.  With the wonderful addition of kale, beans and hazelnuts, this is sure to please even your picky eater!

Quinoa Cakes Vegan Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
1 cup finely chopped kale
1/2 Cannellini or Great Northern beans
1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts
3 cloves of pressed garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons buckwheat flour
Oil for frying

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Did you know that Quinoa  was originally from the Andes, and considered the miracle food of the Inca Indians!  Probably consider so because Quinoa is so  highly nutritious — the most complete protein of any grain on the planet. (Makes me wonder why wheat is so important in the US!!)