GF Quinoa Feta Veggie Burger

 

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked quinoa
 

1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 small onion, minced

1 carrot, shredded

2 tbs fresh basil, chopped

3 tbs crumbled feta or goat cheese

2 egg whites, lightly whisked

salt and pepper

2 tbs olive oil 

Directions:

1.  In a bowl, mash beans into a thick paste and mix in onion, carrot, quinoa, basil, feta, salt and pepper, and egg whites.

2. Form mixture into six patties and chill 30 minutes. 

 3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook patties until golden (add remaining tablespoon oil if cooking in batches), 4 to 5 minutes per side.

 

Serve on a gluten-free bun or on top of an arugula salad, with tomatoes, avocado and whole-grain mustard. Inspired by Whole Living (http://www.wholeliving.com/178486/quinoa-feta-burgers)