Quinoa Burgers

Photo care of eatingwelllivingthin.com

This recipe is culled from various quinoa-obsessed food blogs, as well as several failed attempts of my own.

2 rounded cups cooked red or white quinoa

3/4 cup shredded carrots, sweet potatoes or sunchokes

2 eggs

3-4 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 shallots, finely chopped

1/4 teaspoor cumin

salt and pepper to taste

olive oil for frying

Cook quinoa and allow to cool enough for handling.

In a large bowl, mix quinoa with all other ingredients. Add enough flour to achieve a moldable consistency, much like raw hamburger meat.

Heat oil over high heat. Mold a patty about the size of your palm, 1/2 inch thick, and drop into hot oil. Allow to sear for several seconds, then reduce heat to cook more slowly, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

Serve on a toasted bun with fresh veg toppings.