Dirty Quinoa with Venison Burger
Description
Quinoa cooked with ground venison seasoned with blackened seasoning, veggies, and cayenne pepper is a spicy and lean twist on dirty rice and sausage.
Ingredients
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2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 cup quinoa
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1 pound ground venison
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1 onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
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1 egg
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6 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1 teaspoon blackened seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
1
Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
2
Mix venison, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, egg, garlic, paprika, cumin, sea salt, blackened seasoning, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl.
3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir venison mixture until browned, about 15 minutes. Add quinoa; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.