Basil and Quinoa Burgers Basil is an aromatic plant mostly used in Italian cuisine, but nowadays it is known worldwide because of its unique aroma and the capability to change a common dish into a stunning one. This burger may be simple, but the basil makes it worth the time spent in making it because the end result is simply delicious. Servings: 6-8 burgers Ingredients: 2 teaspoons flax seeds, ground 4 tablespoons water 1 1/2 cup canned white beans, drained 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa 2 red potatoes, cubed, boiled, and mashed 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast 1 small red onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup packed fresh basil, chopped Salt, pepper Directions: Mix the ground flax seeds with water and set them aside. Flax seeds are a vegan alternative to eggs and grinding them then mixing them with water makes sure we get a similar texture to egg as they transform into a gel. Put the beans in a food processor and pulse to purĂŠe them. Transfer them into a large bowl then stir in the soaked flax seeds, quinoa, mashed potatoes, basil, nutritional yeast, flour and chopped onion plus minced garlic. Mix well then adjust the taste with a touch of pepper and salt. Wet or grease your hands, take spoonfuls of mixture and form the burgers. Set them aside while you heat your oven to 375Âş F. Arrange all the burgers in a pan lined with parchment paper and bake them in the oven for 40 minutes until golden brown.
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