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Vegan Quinoa Chick Pea Patties

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Vegan Quinoa Chick Pea Patties

Vegan Quinoa Chick Pea Patties

My family loves anything in patty form.  If the kids can put ketchup on it even better, so this was a big hit with them.  The quinoa and chick pea patties are not only delicious, but also a great source of protein, plus its gluten free.  I actually came up with these when there wasn’t much food left in the house, so I was happy they turned out so great.  I have been trying to get creative with the ingredients we already have in the house to save some money and not run to the store so much.  My mom got my a huge bag of quinoa from a bulk food store, so there has been quinoa in a lot of our meals lately.  Good think it is so yummy and versatile!

 

 

Quinoa Chick Pea Patties

 

2 Cans of chick peas rinsed and drained

1/2 cup of quinoa rinsed, plus 1 cup water

3 TBSP Olive Oil

1 small onion finely diced

1 medium carrot finely diced

2 cloves of garlic minced

2 tsp chefs blend seasoning or Mrs. Dash

1/4 cup chick pea flour

1 cup fresh spinach chopped

1 tsp salt

fresh ground pepper to taste

 

Bring the water to a boil in a small pot and add in the quinoa.  Lower the heat, cover and simmer about 15 minutes.  Heat 1 tbsp of the oil over medium heat and then sauté the onion, carrot and garlic about 5 minutes until tender.  In a large bowl smash the chick peas (I used a potato masher) until there are no whole ones left.  You want it to be chunky, you are not making hummus!  Combine quinoa, onions and carrots and  all the remaining ingredients (except the oil) with the chick peas and mix thoroughly.   Form the mixture into patties, whatever size you like.  Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet or on a griddle.  Cook the quinoa patties about 5 minutes on each side until they are browned.

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Lentil Burgers

Vegan lentil burgers

These lentil burgers are very hearty and filling.  The lentils give the burgers a meaty flavor and add lots of protein.  They would be great done on the grill for a BBQ this summer.

 

Lentil Burgers

Makes about 8 burgers

 

1/2 cup uncooked brown rice

1 cup uncooked lentils

3 TBSP of olive or canola oil

1/2 of a medium onion

2 carrots

2 cloves of garlic

1 cup of oats finely ground in the food processor

1 TBSP chef’s seasoning or Mrs. Dash

salt and pepper to taste

 

Bring 1 cup of water or vegetable broth to a boil in a medium pot.  Add in the rice, cover and turn the heat down to low.  Cook the rice for about 45 minutes.  While the rice is cooking cook the lentils.  Bring about 3 cups of  water or broth to a boil and add in the lentils.  Turn down the heat and simmer the lentils for about 25 minutes until the lentils are tender.

Finely chop the onions, carrots and garlic in the food processor.  Heat 1 TBSP of the oil in a skillet and add in the veggies.  Cook them for about 5 minutes.   Add the cooked veggies into a large mixing bowl with the oats, seasoning, salt and pepper.  When the rice and the lentils are finished cooking put about 3/4 of it into the food processor and grind them a little.  You want it to have a little texture still.   Add the pureed and the whole rice and lentils into the mixing bowl and mix it all together with you hands.  Form the lentil mixture into burgers.  Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the burgers about 5-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Or you can brush the burgers with oil and cook them on an outdoor grill.

 

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