Quinoa Veggie Burger with Elote Corn Salad | Salt and Sage Nutrition
Quinoa Veggie Burger with Elote Corn Salad
20 mins prepServes 4
A refreshing Quinoa Veggie Burger topped with sprouts, avocado slices, and sriracha Greek yogurt, served alongside a vibrant Elote Corn Salad. The perfect meal for a hot summer night!
1: Pulse mushrooms in a food processor until small chunks form.
2: Shred zucchini with a box grater and squeeze in a paper towel to remove excess liquid.
3: Poke holes in the sweet potato and microwave for 4-5 minutes until tender, then remove the skin and mash.
4: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then add shallot and red pepper flakes; cook for about 2 minutes.
5: Add mushrooms and zucchini to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
6: Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, mix in quinoa, bread crumbs, and lemon juice; season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
7: Form the mixture into four patties.
8: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and add patties; cook for about 4 minutes on each side until browned.
9: For the corn salad, remove corn from the corn cobs and mix with cheese, cucumber, and pepper.
10: Combine elote seasoning, olive oil, and lemon juice to make the dressing, then pour over the salad.
