Quinoa Burger

Submitted by muddyjake

"meat-free, yet full of protein, fiber, and very filling"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 10 burgers

ingredients

• 2 cups cooked quinoa (see note below for cooking instructions)
• 3⁄4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or other variety, if you prefer)
• 1⁄2 cup low fat cottage cheese
• 1 medium carrot, finely grated (OR 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed)
• 3 eggs
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 green onions, including white parts
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute or 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying, or to taste)

directions

1. To cook quinoa -1 cup uncooked quinoa.
2. 2 cups water.
3. 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4. In a medium saucepan bring the 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil over high heat. Add quinoa and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and the seeds are tender. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
5. In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, carrot, eggs, flour, green onions, Splenda, pepper, cumin, salt, and garlic powder.
6. Heat a frying pan and a couple teaspoons olive oil over medium-low heat. Mixture will be slightly sticky, so using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, drop mixture into pan and lightly flatten to 1/2 inch thick. Fry until golden-brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Makes approximately 10 burgers.