Quinoa Burger

These quinoa patties are delicious, and packed with protein and nutrients! Serve over a salad or prepare as a burger.

Ingredients

2 ½ cups cooks quinoa

4 tbsp ground flax seed

½ tsp Celtic sea salt

1 cup vegetable broth 

2/3 cup fresh chives

1 cup chopped kale

1 yellow onion, diced 

½ avocado mashed with fork

6 cloves garlic

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

1 cup breadcrumbs

1 tbsp grapeseed oil

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl combine flax seeds and 1 cup boiling vegetable broth. Mix until consistency is egg -like.

2. Add quinoa and salt to mix.

3. Add chives, onion, kale, ½ mashed avocado, garlic and cayenne pepper.

4. Add bread crumbs and allow to sit for 1 minute (if necessary, add more broth or breadcrumbs to achieve the desired texture).

5. Form patties.

6. Add grapeseed oil to medium pan over medium/low heat add patties and cook for 8-10 mins. Flip and cook for another 8-10 mins.

7. Assemble patty on buns, romaine lettuce or salad.

8. Top with favorite sauce and veggies.