Greek-Style Quinoa Burgers
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/2 cup rinsed quinoa1 medium carrot, cut in large chunks6 scallions, thinly sliced15 ounces great northern beans, drained and rinsed1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs1 large egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon ground cuminCoarse saltGround pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice4 pitas (each 6 inches)1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced diagonally
1. In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup water to a boil; add quiona, 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 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; pulse until combined but still slightly chunky.
3. Form mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick paties (dip hands in water to prevent sticking). If too soft, refrigerate 10 minutes to firm. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium; cook burgers until browned and cooked through, 8 to 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.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GETSTARTED21.
2. In a food processor, pulse carrot until finely chopped. Add cooked quinoa, half the scallions, beans, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; pulse until combined but still slightly chunky.
3. Form mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick paties (dip hands in water to prevent sticking). If too soft, refrigerate 10 minutes to firm. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium; cook burgers until browned and cooked through, 8 to 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.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GETSTARTED21.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 540.2
- Total Fat: 13.0 g
- Cholesterol: 53.7 mg
- Sodium: 612.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 87.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 14.5 g
- Protein: 22.8 g
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