Quinoa & Cheese Burgers
- Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked quinoa2 cups water1/2 teaspoon salt.3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or other variety, if you prefer)1/2 cup cottage cheese (1%)1 medium carrot, finely grated3 eggs2 tablespoons all purpose flour2 green onions, including white parts1 /2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon garlic powderOlive oil for frying (not included in calorie count)
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.
In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, carrot, eggs, flour, green onions, sugar, pepper, cumin, salt, and garlic powder.
Heat a frying pan and a couple teaspoons olive oil over medium heat. Measure 1/4 cup and form into patties about 1/2 inch thick - mixture will be slightly sticky. Fry until golden-brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Makes approx. 10 burgers.
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PETUNIAPIG.
In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, carrot, eggs, flour, green onions, sugar, pepper, cumin, salt, and garlic powder.
Heat a frying pan and a couple teaspoons olive oil over medium heat. Measure 1/4 cup and form into patties about 1/2 inch thick - mixture will be slightly sticky. Fry until golden-brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Makes approx. 10 burgers.
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PETUNIAPIG.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 144.9
- Total Fat: 5.6 g
- Cholesterol: 73.1 mg
- Sodium: 229.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 15.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 8.2 g
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