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QUINOA BURGERS

2 rounded cups cooked quinoa
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or other variety, if you prefer)
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 medium carrot, finely grated (OR 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed dry)
3 eggs
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 green onions, including white parts
1 /2 teaspoon splenda or sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
olive oil for frying

in a large bowl combine the 2 rounded cups of cooked quinoa, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, carrot, eggs, flour, green onions, splenda, pepper, cumin, salt, and garlic powder. (to help them stay in patty form and not fall apart, i cook them on med-low slowly so they have longer to set-up without burning.  makes them easier to flip, too.)  heat a frying pan and a couple teaspoons olive oil over medium-low heat.  mixture will be slightly sticky, so using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, drop mixture into pan and lightly flatten to 1/2 inch thick.  fry until golden-brown, about 4 minutes on each side.   makes approx. 10 burgers.

per burger:  calories 132; protein 8g; fat 5g; carbs 12g; fiber 2g; sugar 0g; sodium 200mg