Butternut Squash Quinoa Burgers

Ingredients

• •½ cup butternut squash
• •¼ cup quinoa
• •5 ounces feta
• •1 egg
• •2 tablespoons walnuts
• •2 teaspoons ground cumin
• •½ teaspoon ground pepper
• •½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• •1 teaspoon sea salt
• •½ teaspoon pepper
• •2 tablespoons coconut oil
• •1 lemon
• •4 rolls
• •2 cups baby greens

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Method

From foodista.com — read the original

1. 1In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil.
2. 2Add quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid is absorbed, ~ 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
3. 3In 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.
4. 4Form 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.
5. 5Meanwhile, 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.
6. 6Serve burgers on a whole wheat roll topped with a few baby greens and creamy feta sauce.