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Mediterranean Quinoa Burger

For those who want to eat less meat but still want protein in their diet, quinoa is a great choice. With salty feta, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, and a refreshing hint of spinach and pepper, these patties make for an easy vegetarian meal.
45 min
Serves 2
Medium
Ingredients
  • 3 cups Fully Cooked Quinoa
  • 4 each Eggs
  • 2oz. Chopped Garlic
  • 5oz. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 5oz. Parmesan Cheese
  • 5oz. Feta Cheese
  • 3oz. Shredded Carrots
  • 2oz. Diced Red Onion
  • 4oz. Diced Red Pepper/Orange Pepper
  • 3oz. Sun Dried Tomatoes
  • 3oz. Chiffonade Fresh Spinach
  • Salt & Pepper

Directions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, reserve 2oz. oil.
  • Once all ingredients are mixed, cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for at least an hour.
  • Begin by forming patties by hand 5oz.each and wrap burgers individually in plastic wrap. Patties may be frozen or placed in cooler if using that day.
  • In a sauté pan, begin heating oil. Once oil is hot, carefully place one burger at a time into oil.
  • With a large spatula, carefully flip the patty away from you, once golden brown.
  • Be careful to not flip continuously or pressing down on patty.
  • Once Golden Brown on both side place on either a bun or a pita pocket.
  • Top with additional sundried tomatoes, spinach, and feta cheese.

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