"They Aren't Pretty But They're Delicious" Quinoa Burgers

I am finally writing my first official post and what better thing to make, than BURGERS - Quinoa burgers that is. Now if you’re sitting there and you’re reading this going, is this girl serious? Than look no further because I am more serious than you’ll ever know. These little patties were MARVELLOUS, so I really think you should try them.
Now don't get me wrong I am a girl who loves a good ol' juicy burger, smothered in cheese and bacon, but changing it up sometimes is fun! These aren't patties that you just throw on a bun but you can totally spread on any topping you see fit. I personally just ate mine plain and they were terrific on their own, but that’s totally a personal opinion. I paired them with a spinach salad and my meal was complete.
I found this recipe online from a blog titled, Creative, Crafty and Canadian. You must know that for the most part I followed her recipe but I made some small tweaks of my own. 
Below is the recipe and in brackets you can find my changes. I hope this recipe goes as well for you as it did for me.

Quinoa Burger Selfie

Quinoa Burger Patties (Makes approx. 8 patties)

Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa

2 cup water

10 large broccoli florets, steamed and chopped

1 onion, diced, sautéed (2 raw green onion)

1 garlic clove, finely chopped (minced garlic from a jar, about a teaspoon)

Seasoning (I used Club House Roasted Garlic and Peppers)

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/2 cup shredded cheese (I used about 3/4 cup. What? I like cheese!)

1 large egg, slightly beaten

Salt and Pepper for seasoning

Olive oil for cooking

Directions: Cook your Quinoa according to the directions on the packaging.  It’s the same ratio as cooking rice,  1 part Quinoa to 2 parts water.  After rinsing the Quinoa, combining 1 cup of Quinoa with 2 cups of boiling water, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for about 15-20 minutes. Let it cool. Steam broccoli in microwave steamer, cool, then chop into small pieces. Chop green onion and in a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together, leaving the egg until the end. Mix well. Form balls with wet hands, pat down the centre to make thick patties. In a skillet, add olive oil and cook each patty for about 7 – 8 minutes on each side on medium heat or till golden brown.

The Final Result 

Welcome!

I first want to thank you for taking the time to read through this blog. My name is Devon and I am currently a Public Relations student studying in Ontario. I have a passion for cupcakes, wine, specialty coffees, my friends and family and of course QUINOA! This is my first blog, so please bare with me. Now enough about me, let’s get to the main reason this all began.

Like a lot of young men and women these days, I am a HUGE fan of Quinoa. I’m sure if you asked my friends and family they would all agree that it is my go to meal. I don’t just eat it because it is an amazingly healthy substitute for pasta, or that it’s jammed packed with protein but it is also oh so delicious.    

I plan on making a recipe every week, for the next seven weeks. Whether it’s brand new to me or just one that I would love to share, I will cook these recipes, share them and tell you what I liked and disliked (if there is even such a thing) of the recipe, plus some wonderful photos of my creations.  Some recipes will be coming from Quinoa: The Everyday Super Food, written by Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming, along with others I have found on Pinterest (another addiction).

Next week it all begins and I cannot wait. See you then!