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    Carrot tahini quinoa veggie burger with tzatziki and purple slaw

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    Carrot tahini quinoa veggie burger recipe! A super flavorful vegetarian burger topped with tzatziki and purple slaw. This will be your new favorite veggie loaded dinner.

    Carrot tahini quinoa veggie burger recipe! A super flavorful vegetarian burger topped with tzatziki and purple slaw. This will be your new favorite veggie loaded dinner. // Rhubarbarians

    Psssst..... this post was originally published in April 2015. One of Rhubarbarians' very first posts. I've updated the photos and breathed new life into it. Hope you enjoy!

    Well, here we are.... YEARS later and still obsessed with homemade veggie burgers. This recipe has been one of the most popular on Rhubarbarians, and I am so thankful that so many of you love it as much as I do.

    Carrot tahini quinoa veggie burger recipe! A super flavorful vegetarian burger topped with tzatziki and purple slaw. This will be your new favorite veggie loaded dinner. // Rhubarbarians

    What I love about these quinoa burgers:

    1. They are loaded with veggies and protein. The carrots in the burger, the quinoa, the purple cabbage, the cucumber in the tzatziki. It's just all so good!
    2. They taste amazing. Sounds a bit weird, with a sesame slaw, tahini in the burg, and tzatziki. But it all just works!
    3. They are totally freezable for later use. Make a double batch and freeze half (or more) for later and all that prep time is gone! So much better than having those store-bought veggie patties in your freezer.

    Carrot tahini quinoa veggie burger recipe! A super flavorful vegetarian burger topped with tzatziki and purple slaw. This will be your new favorite veggie loaded dinner. // Rhubarbarians

    Some notes about cooking quinoa veggie burgers:

    1. These can be tough to hold together. If they are too wet, add more of the panko. Or if they are very dry, add another egg and mix again. Be sure not to flip too soon when cooking. You want the burger to brown on the bottom fully before flipping.
    2. I used rainbow carrots, purple cabbage, and brown quinoa. But you can use orange carrots, green cabbage, red quinoa. Any of the other varieties of these ingredients would work well.
    3. If you'd like to double the batch and freeze more for later: be sure to wrap each patty in it's own plastic wrap or other freezable wrap. The patties will stick together if they aren't separated.
    Carrot tahini quinoa veggie burger recipe! A super flavorful vegetarian burger topped with tzatziki and purple slaw. This will be your new favorite veggie loaded dinner. // Rhubarbarians

    Carrot tahini quinoa veggie burger with tzatziki and purple slaw

    Carrot tahini quinoa veggie burger recipe! A super flavorful vegetarian burger topped with tzatziki and purple slaw. This will be your new favorite veggie loaded dinner.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Marinating time 2 hrs
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 burgers

    Ingredients
      

    CABBAGE SLAW:

    • ½ small head of purple cabbage, shredded
    • 3 tablespoon white vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
    • 1 teaspoon peanut oil
    • salt and pepper

    TZATZIKI:

    • 1 large garlic clove, minced
    • 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
    • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • salt and pepper

    BURGERS:

    • 6 medium carrots, grated or finely shredded
    • 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa
    • 2 tablespoon tahini
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
    • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
    • ½ cup grated yellow onion
    • 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 medium garlic clove, minced
    • 1 ¼ cups panko bread crumbs
    • salt and pepper
    • 8 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
    • 6 burger buns

    Instructions
     

    CABBAGE SLAW:

    • Combine cabbage, vinegar, sesame oil, and peanut oil in a large bowl, and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit at least 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.

    TZATZIKI:

    • Combine garlic, cucumber, mint, and yogurt in a medium sized bowl and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit at least 1 hour, stirring every 30 minutes.

    BURGERS:

    • Combine carrot, and next 10 ingredients, through bread crumbs, in a large bowl. Stir well to combine. Season very generously with salt and pepper.
    • Form into 6 equal patties, being careful to keep burger in tact.
    • Heat half of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 burgers, and cook 5-7 minutes, or until cooked side is golden brown. Flip, and cook until each side is golden brown, about 10-15 minutes total. Remove from pan and place on a paper towel. Repeat with remaining 3 burger patties.
    • Serve burger with toasted sesame buns, topped with slaw and tzatziki.
    Keyword quinoa veggie burger
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

     

    Thanks again for reading Rhubarbarians and sharing all of your wonderful feedback!

    Trish

    Trish

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    Comments

    1. Cathy

      August 08, 2020 at 6:06 am

      5 stars
      I made these into patties using a burger press then baked them in the oven until golden brown. Then I froze them individually. When it came time to eat I just reheated in a frying pan with a bit of olive oil. SO GOOD!!!! (And the pre-baking kept them in one piece). I served mine over a simple kale salad but next time I’m trying the slaw!

      Reply
    2. Karen

      January 27, 2020 at 1:56 am

      5 stars
      Hey Trish! These patties were tasty, thank you! I made mine gluten free using 3/4 cup gf breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup almond meal and 1/4 cup besan (chickpea) flour, as that’s what I had on hand. They held together beautifully. I fried my onion & garlic before adding to the mix and used 3 very large carrots, shredded in the processer. I actually ended up with 9 reasonably sized patties which set me up for lunch for the week. Today I had 2 on top of a simple salad of greens and cucumber with a zucchini pickle. I’m looking forward to trying them on a burger with all the additions you have recommended! 🙂 P.S. I loved your initial bio, it made me laugh and really endeared your blog to me, prompting me to add it to my favourites for vegetarian ideas. Cheers!

      Reply
      • Trish Bozeman

        January 28, 2020 at 9:18 am

        I'm so glad you liked them, Karen! Great idea adding almond meal to them. I'll have to try it! We eat these often as patties with lettuce and just some toppings too. A great option. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Rebecca Aller

      July 15, 2019 at 9:58 am

      Made this recipe last night, was a HUGE hit with my family, was easy to make too! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        July 16, 2019 at 9:34 am

        I'm so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    4. Elena

      April 17, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      I made it today and it was delicious! Thank you for the great recipe Trish!

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        April 19, 2018 at 9:58 am

        So glad you liked it, Elena!

        Reply
    5. Cyndi Steiner

      February 25, 2018 at 9:18 am

      I used my carrot peeler to shred the carrots and the strips were WAY too big for the rest of the mix, causing everything to fall apart. It was like clay mixed with straw. It ended up being a stir-fry. I think the recipe should say "grated carrots" not shredded.

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        February 28, 2018 at 7:27 pm

        Thanks for trying out the recipe, and I'm sorry it didn't work out! Hmmm... it worked for me when I tested it. I used the shredder attachment on a food processor, which makes it very finely shredded in short shreds.

        Reply
    6. Michele S

      November 01, 2017 at 11:37 am

      AMAZING!! The burger on it's own is full of flavor and quite tasty. The addition of flavors by adding the slaw and sauce takes this recipe over the top, and the result is one of the best things I've cooked and/or tasted in quite some time. This will become a staple in my menu. Thank you so much for posting!!

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        November 02, 2017 at 9:07 am

        Oh wow! Thank you! Making me blush over here haha. I'm so glad you liked the recipe!

        Reply
    7. the_frizz

      September 13, 2017 at 8:37 am

      Amazing! I am a meat lover and typically don't like veggie burgers, but these were so great! All three parts of the recipe marry wonderfully together.

      I made a few tweeks for fun, but they are totally unnecessary. I used 2% greek yogurt, added a small squeeze of lemon juice to the tzatziki, added a few sesame seeds to the slaw, and added some leftover mint and lemon zest to the burgers! The burgers were super filling and I didn't even need a bun. The tzatziki and slaw were so simple and delicious that I may even double those recipes next time.

      Could we get the cup measurements for the carrots? The carrots I bought varied greatly in size so a cup measurement would probably be more accurate!

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        September 21, 2017 at 3:24 pm

        Wonderful! So glad you liked the burgers! Your tweaks sound awesome, love the fresh mint idea. Honestly, it's been so long since I have made these that I don't remember the measurements on the carrots. I'll have to make a batch and update the recipe. ❤️

        Reply
    8. MARI-THÉRÉSE YASMIN ANDREASSON

      January 05, 2017 at 4:49 am

      This recipe turned up when I searched for vegan burgers but its not vegan since it contains eggs.

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        January 06, 2017 at 9:43 am

        Hmmm... not sure why it showed up in a vegan search. This is definitely not a vegan burger, as there is also yogurt in the tzatziki. Where did it show up?

        Reply
    9. OPK

      August 22, 2016 at 1:17 pm

      These were sooo good! To be honest I was a little skeptical because I tend to gravitate towards things with lots of spices and flavors, but the carrots made them really sweet and they were super easy to put together. Thank you!

      Reply
    10. Anja Burgar

      June 23, 2016 at 11:23 am

      I'm totally fascinated with your recipes. I'm think I'm becoming your stalker 🙂 🙂 This burger looks soooo good. Carrot and cabbage combo is delicious, but I've never had it like this. I'll let you know how it turns out when I try it 🙂

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        June 23, 2016 at 11:47 am

        Ha! Thanks Anja! You just made my day!

        Reply
    11. Charlotte

      April 20, 2016 at 2:50 am

      Made this tonight. Was the best veggie burger I've ever made, maybe ever had! Thanks 🙂

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        April 20, 2016 at 7:36 am

        Wow, AWESOME Charlotte! Thank you so much. You just made my day!

        Reply
    12. mkorshu1

      July 30, 2015 at 9:39 am

      do all stores carry rainbow carrots ?

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        July 30, 2015 at 1:36 pm

        Hi there! Probably not, but any carrots will work just fine. 🙂

        Reply
    13. Brooke

      June 30, 2015 at 8:58 pm

      I've been looking for some more veggie burger options! This one looks amazing and I can't wait to try it! 🙂

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        July 01, 2015 at 9:29 am

        Thanks Brooke! Let me know if you give it a whirl!

        Reply
    14. Sarah | Drool-Worthy

      June 03, 2015 at 5:14 am

      This looks UHmazing! What a great alternative 🙂 You have a new follower!

      Reply
    15. Trenisia Bunton

      May 23, 2015 at 7:47 pm

      I love ! Just starting eating them.

      Reply
    16. Heather

      April 09, 2015 at 9:35 am

      Holy wow this looks amazing! And FINALLY something to put on the grill alongside the meat-eaters 🙂 Pinning and definitely making this at the next barbecue!

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        April 09, 2015 at 3:35 pm

        Thanks Heather! Let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    17. Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk)

      April 08, 2015 at 5:22 pm

      Normally I think veggie burgers are a lame copout, but these look really good!!! Great photos, too.

      Reply
    18. Ariana

      April 07, 2015 at 7:32 pm

      Wow, my mouth is watering! I'm so happy that summer is approaching and I can start making veg burgers again. These look great!

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        April 08, 2015 at 8:57 am

        Thanks so much Ariana!

        Reply
    19. Lynn | The Road to Honey

      April 07, 2015 at 9:37 am

      I managed to evade Easter without gorging on too much chocolate myself. But enough about Easter. . .let's talk about this burger. It is chock full of many of my favorite ingredients and could easily put a regular beef burger to shame.

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        April 07, 2015 at 11:01 am

        ha! It totally does!

        Reply
    20. Tabetha

      April 07, 2015 at 4:59 am

      Can I just put your blog on auto-pin? So yummy!!

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        April 07, 2015 at 11:00 am

        Thanks Tabetha!

        Reply

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