Vegan Quinoa Muffin Tin Burgers (Gluten-free)

My vegan quinoa muffin tin burgers are just what you need for a savory snack, packed lunch, or quick dinner (sliders!). They are oil-free, gluten-free, and only 91 calories each.

Summer is coming to a close, and grilling will soon be replaced by stews, soups, and slow-cooker meals.

But that doesn’t mean you have to give up burgers.

I suggest eating them on a regular basis, all year long. For dinner. In your packed lunch. And don’t forget snacks.

Begin your new eating trend with myVegan Quinoa Muffin Tin Burgers.

Vegan Quinoa Burgers, Baked in a Muffin Tin

You don’t need buns; these petite, baked burgers are ready to pick up andeatdevour just as they are. Condiments are likewise unnecessary as these burgers are already packed with big flavors, and vegetables, too.

They are also:

*Scrumptious (just ate another one before writing this post)
*Quick and straightforward to make (hello again, muffin tin)
*Packed with especially-nutritious ingredients
*Filling
*Loved by meat-eaters & non-meat eaters alike
*Made with affordable, familiar ingredients (see below)

Nourishing Highlights of Vegan Quinoa Muffin Tin Burgers

If you, like me, are always on the lookout for savory, protein-rich snacks, these mini burgers definitely qualify; I have hauled them around with me this past week and just one is a serious appetite buster + energy enhancer! With a mere 91 calories each, these not-so-mini minis are packed with slow burning carbs and almost 5 grams of protein. They also boast the following attributes:

*Low in sugar
*High in dietary fiber
*High in iron
*High in manganese
*Very high in magnesium
*Very high in phosphorus
*High in potassium
*High in Vitamin A
*Very high in vitamin B6
*Very high in vitamin C

Flavor the Burgers to Your Liking

I gave these burgers a Greek spin with dried dill, but changing the flavor profile is as plain as changing the flavorings. For example, Italian herb blends, herbes de Provence, basil, oregano, thyme…all can be used in place of the dill. Have fun making them your own!

A quick note from your humble recipe developer: avoid my initial mistake in making these, and do not process the beans. You want some texture from the beans, so stick with a fork and bowl to mash them up.

The flaxseed meal mixture holds the burgers together, but also keeps them moist and tender (thanks to the omega 3 fats). You could also use some ground chia for the same effect (I’ve added notes in the recipe for doing so).

Happy eating everyone, and, in closing:

Eat more burgers!

More Quinoa Goodness to Try:

1. Multi-Seed Quinoa Crackers {vegan, gluten-free}
2. Vegan Quinoa Omelet Muffins (vegan, high-protein, gluten-free}
3. Vanilla Quinoa Pudding {vegan, gluten-free}
4. Mushroom Kale Quinoa Muffins {vegan, oil-free, GF}
5. 3-Ingredient Banana Quinoa Muffins {vegan, GF, oil-free}
6. 4-Ingredient Chocolate Quinoa Muffins {vegan, oil-free, GF}
7. Blueberry Quinoa Oat Muffins {vegan, oil-free, GF}
8. Chocolate Chip Banana Quinoa Muffins {vegan, GF, flourless}
9. Cinnamon Quinoa Oat Muffins {vegan, gluten-free}