1/2 cup rinsed quinoa
1 medium carrot, cut in chunks6 scallions, thinly sliced
15 ounces great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
6 pitas (each 6 inches)
1 cucumber, sliced thinly (diagonally)
2 tomatoes, sliced thinly
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 (about 15 minutes) and set aside.
In a food processor, pulse carrot until finely chopped. Add cooked quinoa, half the scallions, beans, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, salt and pepper; pulse until combined but still slightly chunky.
Form mixture into six patties (dip hands in water to prevent sticking - if too soft, refrigerate 10 minutes to firm). In a large nonstick skillet (or a griddle - which is what I do and it's so much faster!), heat oil over medium- high heat. Cook burgers until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, and the remaining scallions and season with salt and pepper. Serve burgers in warmed pita topped with cucumber, tomato and yogurt sauce.
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 (about 15 minutes) and set aside.
In a food processor, pulse carrot until finely chopped. Add cooked quinoa, half the scallions, beans, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, salt and pepper; pulse until combined but still slightly chunky.
Form mixture into six patties (dip hands in water to prevent sticking - if too soft, refrigerate 10 minutes to firm). In a large nonstick skillet (or a griddle - which is what I do and it's so much faster!), heat oil over medium- high heat. Cook burgers until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, and the remaining scallions and season with salt and pepper. Serve burgers in warmed pita topped with cucumber, tomato and yogurt sauce.
Never ever thought of a quinoa burger. Doesn't sound too bad, though!
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That sounds really good - worth trying!
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