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Quinoa Burgers

Servings 10 patties
Calories
Author Louisa

Ingredients

  • 3 cups quinoa , cooked (instructions on how to cook quinoa
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese
  • 1 medium carrot , finely grated
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 green onions , chopped, including white parts
  • 1/2 teaspoon Splenda or sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground sumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • olive or coconut oil

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, carrot, eggs, flour, green onions, Splenda, and seasonings.
  • Heat a frying pan or large skilled and a couple teaspoons of oil over medium heat. Measure 1/4 cup of quinoa mixture into patties about 1/2 inch thick. Mixture will be slightly sticky.
  • Fry until golden-brown, about 4 minutes on each side.

Notes

Feel free to top with ranch, hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, spinach, sprouts, etc. I serve these on a Bagelthin.