Q Burgers

Ingredients:

3/4 cup dry quinoa

2 cans (15 oz each) drained and rinsed black beans

1/3 cup shredded carrot(s)

3 scallions/green onion

3 minced garlic cloves

1/3 cup bread crumbs

1 large egg(s)

1 1/2 Tbsp cumin

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 tsp black pepper

1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil

6 (1/2 ounce) slices mozzarella cheese

6 whole wheat hamburger bun(s)

Directions:

Cook the quinoa according to the package directions and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with non-stick spray. Lightly mash the black beans and then mix all ingredients together (except buns). Form into 6 patties and bake for 30 minutes until heated through, or spray a skillet with non-stick spray and cook on stove top until heated through and golden brown on the outside. Top with cheese and heat until melted. Serve on buns.

Yield: 6 burgers
Serving Size: 1 burger on a bun provides 1 oz grain and 2 oz meat/ meat alternate for a 3-5 year old at lunch or supper.
Credit: Twist & Sprout Cookbook