My boys love burgers, so it is my job to make sure that the ones they eat are as wholesome as possible. Here, I’ve snuck in not only quinoa but ground flax seeds to create a patty that is juicy and moist. The boys have no idea they are eating a healthier beef burger.
My boys don't agree on much when it comes to food, but one thing they both love is burgers.
We do go out for burgers from time to time, but most of the time when they ask for burgers for dinner, I make burgers at home.
Tips
- When you first start to mix these, you will be thinking that there is no way you are going to get your family to eat them. But as you knead the meat to combine everything, you will find that the quinoa almost disappears.
- Because the edges contract from heat, grilled burgers and bulge in the center when they cook. This can cause the edges to be dry before the thicker center cooks through. Try making a flat patty, and then creating an indentation in the middle so that the top is concave. This way, the center will end up being about the same thickness as the burgers.
- Remember - burgers always shrink when you cook them. So make your patties about ½ to 1 inch wider than your buns.
Variations for This Recipe
- These burgers are very kid friendly. Feel free to add in finely diced and sautéed onion if you want to kick things up a notch.
- Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic or garlic powder.
- Use BBQ sauce in place of the ketchup.
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Beef Burgers
My boys love burgers, so it is my job to make sure that the ones they eat are as wholesome as possible. Here, I’ve snuck in not only quinoa but ground flax seeds as well.
Servings: 6
Calories: 282kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (organic, grass fed and finished) or ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ¼ cup ground flax seeds
- 2 tablespoons sugar free ketchup
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef or turkey, quinoa, flax seeds, ketchup, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- You will need to use your hands and almost knead the dough as you would bread. (Initially, it may seem like there is too much quinoa and but as you knead it will work into the meat.)
- Form into small patties. Cook on a grill, grill pan or skillet to the desired doneness.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2.4mg
Other Gluten Free Sandwiches to Try:
- Gluten Free Club Sandwich from Flippin Delicious
- French Ham and Cheese from the Heritage Cook
Tiffany Haywood says
These look really good. It's great to know you can enjoy some of your favorite meals in a healthier way.
Annreeba says
I love burgers.This sounds very delicious! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Cynthia Nicoletti says
I like your recipe for a healthier burger. Sounds and looks really good have to give it a try.
Athena says
OMG I want to leave work right now and run to the store and home to make these - I seriously can't wait to try them. They look great - thank you
Terri Beavers says
I love a good burger and the healthier the better. I've never made one like this before but I can't wait to see how it taste.
Kristi Ann says
I love quinoa!! I have been trying to go more vegan so this is definitely a recipe I am trying!
Sarah Bailey says
Now, these sound like some delicious healthy burgers! I love the idea of using quinoa in them!
Tina Hogan Grant says
I've never tried quinoa. But from what I'm reading, it's pretty good. I will have to try it someday.
Ada says
These look delicious! Totally need to give them a try.
Sela says
Your presentation is lovely. This looks like a great burger and I am anxious to try it. A healthy burger sounds like a good deal.
Vanessa Palma says
I never thought of adding quinoa to a burger. It looks delicious and worth trying out.
Luligumis says
I also love hamburgers, sometimes we eat them out and sometimes we make them at home. The truth that made at home are delicious and with the peace of mind that you know what you are eating.
Garf says
I love burgers too but for some reason, whoppers at BK taste way better than the ones that I make at home 🙁 . Ugh, I am just culinary challenge I guess. Haha.
Swati Saxena says
What a healthy twist to the burgers, loved the recipe, Thanks for sharing this.
NIcole says
This looks so good! Burgers are always mine and my family's favorite go-to for dinner. This is a great twist to make it healthy and delicious! Thanks for sharing!