Quinoa Burgers

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ThinningDownChick
ThinningDownChick Posts: 95 Member
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Quinoa Burgers
2 rounded cups cooked quinoa (see note below for cooking instructions)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or other variety, if you prefer)
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
... 1 medium carrot, finely grated (OR 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed)
3 eggs
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 green onions, including white parts
1 /2 teaspoon Splenda or sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Olive oil for frying

To cook quinoa:
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt

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, Splenda, pepper, cumin, salt, and garlic powder.

Heat a frying pan and a couple teaspoons olive oil over medium-low heat. Mixture will be slightly sticky, so using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, drop mixture into pan and lightly flatten to 1/2 inch thick. Fry until golden-brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Makes approx. 10 burgers.

Per burger: Calories 132; Protein 8 g; Fat 5 g; NET Carbs 12 g; (Fiber 2 g); Sugar 0 g; Sodium 200 mg
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  • MamaEdmund
    MamaEdmund Posts: 70 Member
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    Sounds yummy......will have to give it a try. Thanks for including instructions on cooking the quinoa--I haven't cooked with it yet but have been meaning to try it out.
  • HealthyHappy120
    HealthyHappy120 Posts: 262
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    I have a box of quinoa i havent used but now i will! Thanks!
  • Jenleigh16
    Jenleigh16 Posts: 9
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  • Silverstar46
    Silverstar46 Posts: 187 Member
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    This is so neat! I never would have imagined a person could use quinoa to make a burger!
  • Jenn_W
    Jenn_W Posts: 229 Member
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    That sounds fun! Will have to try!

    Thanks for sharing!!
  • Jamiegirl2009
    Jamiegirl2009 Posts: 98 Member
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    I would love to try this!!!! can I add things?? like peppers...

    Can't wait to try it.
  • TSTagain
    TSTagain Posts: 84 Member
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    Love quinoa, this is awesome !
  • becoming_a_new_me
    becoming_a_new_me Posts: 1,860 Member
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    yum bump
  • unhinge
    unhinge Posts: 318 Member
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    Sounds yummy, always looking for new ways to use quinoa :bigsmile:
  • mhotch
    mhotch Posts: 901 Member
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    Save, thank you for this
  • dia77
    dia77 Posts: 410 Member
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    bump
    yumm yumm
  • LethaSue
    LethaSue Posts: 285 Member
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    bump
  • chase7512
    chase7512 Posts: 76 Member
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    Must try it out, sounds good enough, Thanks
  • Captain_Tightpants
    Captain_Tightpants Posts: 2,215 Member
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    Sounds delicious, I'm gonna try these! Thanks!

    Though, to play devil's advocate if y made the same thing with 90% lean ground beef instead of quinoa you'd get a lot more protein and less sodium for the trade off of not too many more cals... :devil:
  • Cocochickdeleted
    Cocochickdeleted Posts: 343 Member
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    Sounds great! Can't wait to try this recipe.
  • Cocochickdeleted
    Cocochickdeleted Posts: 343 Member
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    Sounds delicious, I'm gonna try these! Thanks!

    Though, to play devil's advocate if y made the same thing with 90% lean ground beef instead of quinoa you'd get a lot more protein and less sodium for the trade off of not too many more cals... :devil:

    True, but this is a nice alternative for vegetarians :-)
  • Helenatrandom
    Helenatrandom Posts: 1,166 Member
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    Sounds delicious, I'm gonna try these! Thanks!

    Though, to play devil's advocate if y made the same thing with 90% lean ground beef instead of quinoa you'd get a lot more protein and less sodium for the trade off of not too many more cals... :devil:

    True, but this is a nice alternative for vegetarians :-)

    Lent is coming up soon, too! I would LOVE to try these on a meatless day! If we like it, GREAT, if we don't, then, well... Lent IS a time of doing penance.. :wink:

    Thank you for sharing this!
  • italianissima
    italianissima Posts: 140 Member
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    I LOVE LOVE LOVE quinoa! Since I must eat gluten free, this is one of my go-to staples!

    Thank you for sharing!
  • Captain_Tightpants
    Captain_Tightpants Posts: 2,215 Member
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    True, but this is a nice alternative for vegetarians :-)

    Sounds like a nice alternative for carnivores too!
  • sonyachan
    sonyachan Posts: 518 Member
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    Thanks for the recipe! I love quinoa!

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