Smoky Chipotle Beet & Quinoa Burgers

My most epic veggie burger yet! This version uses shredded beets for a burger-like appearance, quinoa for texture and chipotles chilies for smoke and heat.

Burgers:
1 cup water
½ cup quinoa
1 lb beets
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 large onion
⅓ cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 chopped chipotles in adobo, plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
½ teaspoon cumin
Salt and black pepper
4 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup buckwheat flour, oat flour or other whole grain flour
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Other ingredients:
8 100% whole grain burger buns, toasted
Avocado or guacamole
Sliced red onion
Lettuce
Olive oil or vegan mayo
Dijon mustard
Pickles (fermented if possible)

View the full recipe at Avocado A Day Nutrition →