Roasted Butternut Squash-Quinoa Veggie Burger Recipe

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Roasted Butternut Squash-Quinoa Veggie Burger
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F Line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the honey, butter, cinnamon and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Arrange the squash on the baking sheet, cut side up, and coat the squash with the butter mixture.
  4. Roast until soft, about 40 minutes.
  5. While the squash is roasting, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in saucepan. Add quinoa and toast lightly, about 3 minutes.
  6. Add the water. Bring to a boil. Add large pinch of salt and cover. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Let cool and fluff grains with a fork.
  7. Scoop squash flesh into a small bowl and mash lightly. Add about 2 cups of the squash to the quinoa with the hazelnuts, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, crushed red pepper and salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Form into 6 patties and refrigerate the patties for another 30 minutes.
  9. Heat remaining two tablespoons olive oil in large nonstick skillet. Cook burgers until crusted and brown, about 3 minutes per side. Melt a slice of Gruyère cheese over each burger for the last minute of cooking.
  10. Toast buns. Arrange lettuce leaf on bun bottom along with tomato slice and caramelized shallots (Caramelized Shallots). Top with a burger and spoonful of Piquillo Pepper Ketchup (Piquillo Pepper Ketchup). Serve with oven fries (Garlic-Thyme Oven Fries).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 114.68 Kcal (480 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.33g 11%
Cholesterol 22.3mg 7%
Sodium 36.7mg 2%
Potassium 111.74mg 2%
Total Carbs 8.03g 3%
Sugars 1.45g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.08g 4%
Protein 4.57g 9%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 106.3mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 194.52 Kcal (814 kJ)
Calories from fat 111.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.43g 11%
Cholesterol 37.82mg 7%
Sodium 62.25mg 2%
Potassium 189.53mg 2%
Total Carbs 13.62g 3%
Sugars 2.45g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.83g 4%
Protein 7.75g 9%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.1mg 4%
Calcium 180.3mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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