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Quinoa Burgers
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 8
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Ingredients:
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup rinsed quinoa
1 medium carrot, cut in large chunks
6 scallions, thinly sliced
15 ounces great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten (i use 2 egg whites)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
coarse salt
ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 pita bread (each 6 inches)
1/2 english cucumber, thinly sliced diagonally
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup water to a boil; add quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid is absorbed, 12 to 14 minutes; set aside.
2. In a food processor, pulse carrot until finely chopped. Add cooked quinoa, half the scallions, beans, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, 1 teaspoons salt and 1/4 tsp pepper; pulse until combined but still slightly chunky.
3. Form mixture into four 3/4 inch patties (dip hands in water to prevent sticking). If too soft, refrigerate 10 minutes to firm. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook burgers until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes per side.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, and the remaining scallions ; season with salt and pepper. Serve burgers in pita topped with cucumber and yogurt sauce.
5. If you want to double the recipe, I suggest you make two batches as my food processor was overwhelmed when I doubled the recipe.
By RecipeOfHealth.com