Quinoa-Feta Burgers
Whole Living, June 2012
http://www.marthastewart.com/178486/quinoa-feta-burgers
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 carrot, finely grated
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons crumbled feta
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 egg whites, lightly whisked
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 whole-wheat buns, grilled
- Whole-grain mustard, for serving
- Grilled onions, for serving (see tip below)
- Radicchio, for serving
Directions
- In a bowl, mash beans into a thick paste and mix in shallot, carrot, quinoa, parsley, feta, salt, and egg whites.
- Form mixture into six patties and chill 30 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, directly on grill grates or on stove top, and cook patties until golden (add remaining tablespoon oil if cooking in batches), 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Serve on buns with mustard, grilled onions, and radicchio.
Cook's Note
Cook's Tip
For grilled onions, drizzle slices with oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill over medium-high heat, turning, until tender and charred, 6 to 8 minutes.
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