Quinoa Burgers

i know that some of you (NIKKI) will stick up your nose but try it!

My 5 yr old out ate me having 5!!!

1 cup uncooked quinoa

2 cups water

1/2 teaspoon salt

To cook quinoa:

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..

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or other variety)

1/2 cup cottage cheese

1 medium carrot, finely grated

3 eggs

2-3 tablespoons all purpose flour (start with 2, if they won’t hold together add the other one)

2 green onions, including white parts

1 /2 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

2-3 tsp Olive oil for frying

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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.

Serve with lettuce, tomato, onion, just like a burger.

My kids loved dipping them in ketchup or bbq sauce

I also served with homemade sweet potato fries