Superfood Salmon Burger

20 min

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1⁄2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 1⁄2 cups hot water, divided
  • 1 pkg Veggie Burger Mix
  • 1⁄2 lemon
  • 2 cans (5 oz/142 g each) salmon
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 4 cups baby kale or spinach
  • 4 buns, split and toasted

Preparation

  1. Place quinoa in Multipurpose Steamer; stir in 1 cup hot water. Microwave on high, uncovered, until tender and water has been absorbed, 12–15 min.
  2. In a bowl, combine mix with 1⁄2 cup hot water. Using the 2-in-1 Citrus Press, squeeze in 3 tbsp juice from lemon. Drain salmon; add to bowl and stir until combined. When cooked, stir in quinoa.
  3. Preheat large fry pan over medium heat.
  4. When hot, add oil; scoop batter onto pan, making four burgers. Lightly press and flatten into shape. Cook until golden brown, 3–5 min per side.
  5. Place kale on bottom of buns. Top each with patty and toppings.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 490, Fat 16 g (Saturated 2 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 610 mg, Carbohydrate 58 g (Fiber 13 g, Sugars 8 g), Protein 29 g.

Tips

Slash prep time and cook a big batch of quinoa ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze in small portions up to 6 months.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 cup of your favorite veggies (Tip: Make veggie skewers).