Ingredients: 1/2 cup butternut squash, cooked,1/4 cup quinoa, dry,5 ounces feta, crumbled,1 organic egg,2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped,2 teaspoons ground cumin,1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper,1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon,1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric,1 teaspoon sea salt,1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper,2 tablespoons coconut oil or organic butter,1 fresh lemon,4 whole wheat rolls (optional),2 cups mixed baby greens
Instructions:
- In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil.
- Add quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid is absorbed, ~ 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
- In a food processor, pulse butternut squash, 2 oz. feta, 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin, red pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, sea salt and pepper until just combined. Fold in the quinoa, the walnuts and the egg.
- Form mixture into four patties. In a large skillet, with a splash of coconut oil or organic butter cook burgers on medium heat until cooked through and crispy on the outside, 8-10 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine remaining feta, 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, lemon juice from half a lemon, and dash of cumin (~1/2 teaspoon). Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve burgers on a whole wheat roll topped with a few baby greens and creamy feta sauce.
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