40 mins

Crispy cheesy quinoa burgers with avocado cream

Dinner

Four servings

Nutrition info

• 2 eggs
• 2 green onions
• 1 zucchini
• 2 cups pre-cooked quinoa
• ½ cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¾ cup flour
• ¾ tsp cumin
• ¾ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 avocado
• ¾ lime
• 8 cups spinach

Directions

• Step 1

  Crack egg into a large mixing bowl and beat with a fork until smooth. Thinly slice green onion. Add to the mixing bowl.

  In this recipe

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 green onions
• Step 2

  Grate zucchini on the large holes of a box grater, then use a paper towel to squeeze out the moisture. Transfer to the mixing bowl.

  In this recipe

  • 1 zucchini
• Step 3

  Add pre-cooked quinoa, cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, flour, cumin, garlic powder and a few pinches salt and pepper. Stir to combine, then form into 2 patties per person.

  In this recipe

  • 2 cups pre-cooked quinoa
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¾ cup flour
  • ¾ tsp cumin
  • ¾ tsp garlic powder
• Step 4

  Heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat in a heavy skillet. Once it starts to glisten, place patties into the pan. Cook 3 minutes until browned and slightly crisp. Gently flip and cook 2 minutes more on the other side. Transfer to a plate.

  In this recipe

  • ¼ cup olive oil
• Step 5

  While patties cook, combine avocado, 4 tsp lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Add water 1 tsp at a time to reach a pourable consistency. Season well with salt and pepper to taste.

  In this recipe

  • 1 avocado
  • ¾ lime
• Step 6

  When patties are done, heat remaining 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat in the empty skillet. Gently sautee spinach until wilted. Remove from heat.

  In this recipe

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 8 cups spinach
• Step 7

  Divide spinach onto plates and top with quinoa burgers. Scoop a dollop of avocado dressing onto each burger and serve.

  In this recipe

  • 1 avocado
  • 8 cups spinach