Quinoa Burgers

Name: Quinoa Burgers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 4 burgers, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup rinsed quinoa; 1 medium carrot, cut in large chunks; 6 scallions, thinly sliced; 15 ounces great northern beans, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs; 1 large egg, lightly beaten (I use 2 egg whites); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; coarse salt; ground pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 4 pita bread (each 6 inches); 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced diagonally

Submitted by Debbie Vaz

"IBS friendly and delish. Came from undressedskeleton.tumblr.com"

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 15
Yields:: 4 4 burgers
Serves:: 4

ingredients

³⁄₄ cup water
¹⁄₂ cup rinsed quinoa
1 medium carrot, cut in large chunks
6 scallions, thinly sliced
15 ounces great northern beans, drained and rinsed
¹⁄₄ cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten (I use 2 egg whites)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
coarse salt
ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
¹⁄₂ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 pita bread (each 6 inches)
¹⁄₂ English cucumber, thinly sliced diagonally

directions

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, 12 to 14 minutes; set aside.
In a food processor, pulse carrot until finely chopped. Add cooked quinoa, half the scallions, beans, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, 1 teaspoons salt and 1/4 tsp pepper; pulse until combined but still slightly chunky.
Form mixture into four 3/4 inch patties (dip hands in water to prevent sticking). If too soft, refrigerate 10 minutes to firm. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook burgers until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, and the remaining scallions ; season with salt and pepper. Serve burgers in pita topped with cucumber and yogurt sauce.
If you want to double the recipe, I suggest you make two batches as my food processor was overwhelmed when I doubled the recipe.

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Debbie Vaz

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<p>I'm a mother of two beautiful daughters and I'm married to the best man ever.  Sarah, our 15 year old has been suffering from IBS since she was six years old.  She suffered from an allergic reaction to Penicillin and ever since then, her stomach has been extremely sensitive.  I also have a very sensitive stomach and we have started a very low fat diet and we're both feeling better.</p>

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