Name: Quinoa Burger
Ingredients: For the burgers; 2 cups cooked quinoa; 1 cup cannellini beans, smashed; ½ cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs; 1 large egg, whisked; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp chili powder; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ tsp pepper; ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced fat; 6 tbsp gruyere cheese, shredded; 6 whole what buns; For the sauce; ¼ cup all-natural Ketchup; 2 tbsp Sriracha chili sauce; 2 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise

Yields1 Serving

For the burgers

2 cups cooked quinoa

1 cup cannellini beans, smashed

½ cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs

1 large egg, whisked

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp chili powder

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced fat

6 tbsp gruyere cheese, shredded

6 whole what buns

For the sauce

¼ cup all-natural Ketchup

2 tbsp Sriracha chili sauce

2 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise

Cook quinoa according to package directions.

Smash cannellini beans using the back of a fork or potato masher.

Crack and whisk egg.

Mince garlic.

Combine ingredients: mix together cooked quinoa, smashed beans, panko, egg, garlic, chili powder, salt, pepper and shredded cheddar cheese. Form into 6 patties.

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add burger patties and cook on each side for about 5 minutes – until heated through and crispy on the outside. Top each patty with 1 tablespoon gruyere cheese, cover with lid, cook additional 1-2 minutes until cheese begins to melt.

Make the sauce: mix all ingredients in a small bowl.

Assemble burgers: add one burger to each bun, add optional toppings as desired. Top with spicy ketchup or your favorite sauce.

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