Veggie Burgers

Veggie Burgers 

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked quinoa

1 cup chopped carrots

1 cup chopped spinach or kale

½ cup scallions

2 garlic cloves – minced

¼ cup yellow onion- chopped

1 large egg

3 tablespoons whole wheat flour

1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Cooking spray

salt and pepper

 

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Directions:

Cook you quinoa according to package directions. While the quinoa is cooking,  heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes on medium low. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in the chopped carrots and let cook for about 2.

 

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In a large bowl, mix the quinoa, cooked vegetables, chopped spinach or other green, scallions, flour, egg, and salt and pepper. 

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Cover a dish with wax paper. Form 4 patties with the mixture and place on wax paper. Put the patties in the freezer for 10-12 minutes (until firm).

 Spray a large skillet with cooking spray (or can use olive oil). Heat on medium. Place the burgers on the skillet. Let cook for 4 minutes and flip over. Let other side cook for 4-5 minutes.

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Serve on toasted hamburger bun, pita bread, or salad. It also goes well with tzatziki sauce, ranch, or ketchup.