Black Quinoa, Cauliflower and Golden Lentil Burger with Asian Pear Slaw and Hoisin Ketchup

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“I just called to say I love you!” Our BLACK QUINOA, CAULIFLOWER and GOLDEN LENTIL BURGER with an ASIAN PEAR SLAW and HOISIN KETCHUP is a Possible Addition to Plant-Based Superstar “Little Stevie’s” Burger Rotation…and may just have you feeling like…SIR DUKE!

Ingredients for Burgers

  • 1 cup cooked Black Quinoa
  • 3/4 cup cooked Golden Lentils
  • 1/2 cup diced steamed Cauliflower
  • 1/4 cup diced Orange Pepper sautéed and cooled
  • 1 cup cooked Shiitake mushroom choppedBLACK-QUINOA,-CAULIFLOWER-and-GOLDEN-LENTIL-BURGER-with-an-ASIAN-PEAR-SLAW-and-HOISIN-KETCHUP
  • 1/2 cup diced shallots sautéed and cooled
  • 3/4 -1 cup V Breadcrumbs
  • 2-3 tbsp pure pumpkin
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 handful chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp chopped thyme

Ingredients for Slaw

  • 1/2 Asian Pear..thin sliced
  • 1/2 lime juice and zest
  • 1/4 medium red onion thin sliced
  • few sprigs chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 orange pepper thin sliced
  • 1/4 bulb of fennel thin sliced
  • splash rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions for slaw

In a large bowl combine all ingredients and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Directions for Burgers

In a large bowl starting with Quinoa..add each ingredient and incorporate well after each. Mixture should hold together well and not be too wet or dry. Form into patties. Heat a well greased grill medium heat and cook approx 3 minutes per side. Burgers should show grill marks…Enjoy!

Tips: Avocado Or Guacamole make a terrific topping addition. Serve with crispy sweet potato fries. Do not overheat grill.

-Ron