Dinner Lunch Scrumptious Veggie Burger Adapted from: What's Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl Prep: 10 mins Cook: 35 mins Servings: 6 We take simple ingredients – make them veggie-friendly and voila, a delicious meal! Ingredients 1 cup organic quinoa, rinsed 2 cups water ┬╜ teaspoon sea salt 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves ┬╜ cup organic whole wheat bread crumbs, unseasoned 1 medium white onion, finely chopped 1 Pasture-Raised large egg ┬╜ cup chopped carrot ┬╜ cup chopped green beans ┬╜ cup sweet corn ┬╝ cup organic feta cheese 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin Fresh ground black pepper to taste 6 whole wheat hamburger buns For garnish: avocado lettuce tomato *Use organic whenever possible Nutritional Info Nutrition Info PerServing Daily% Calories 0 17% Fat (g) 0 15% Saturated Fat (g) 0 12% Carbohydrates (g) 0 17% Protein (g) 0 25% Sugars (g) 0 0% Fiber (g) 0 22% Preparation View As Slideshow Preheat oven to 400┬░F. Rinse the quinoa in cool water. In a medium saucepan combine the rinsed quinoa, 2 cups of water, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Quinoa can also be made in a rice cooker. Add the cilantro, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, carrot, green beans, corn, feta, garlic, oil, cumin, pepper, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and stir to thoroughly combine. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes so the breadcrumbs can absorb some moisture. Divide the mixture into 6 even parts, then shape each into a 1-inch-thick patty. Arrange the patties on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Flip the patties over and continue baking until light brown, about 5 minutes. Serve the patties on the whole wheat buns, garnished with avocado, lettuce, and tomato. Tip Try adding cheddar cheese on top for a more classic "burger" flavor. print TAGS: Cilantro, Feta Cheese, Kid-friendly, Quinoa, Slider, Vegetarian, Veggie Burger, Whole Wheat Related Recipes Garden Pasta Salad Spicy Pecan Baked Chicken Nuggets Slow Cooker Golden Baked Chicken Wheatberry Chili Grilled Salmon Rosemary Kebabs Classic Turkey Burger Mango Pineapple Salsa Turkey Sliders Minty Summer Rolls + Peanut Sauce