Greek-Style Quinoa Burgers (Serves 4+ Total Prep/Cook Time 35 min)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rinsed quinoa
• 1 medium carrot, cut in large chunks
• 6 scallions, thinly sliced (I DID NOT USE SCALLIONS AT ALL) Mostly because I'm not familiar with them. 
• 15 ounces great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• Coarse salt
• Ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 4 pitas (each 6 inches)
• 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced diagonally (I Used a normal Cucumber)

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup water to a boil; add quiona, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid is absorbed, 12 to 14 minutes; set aside.
2. In a food processor, pulse carrot until finely chopped. Add cooked quinoa, half the scallions, beans, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; pulse until combined but still slightly chunky.
3. Form mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties (dip hands in water to prevent sticking). If too soft, refrigerate 10 minutes to firm. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium; cook burgers until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes per side.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, and the remaining scallions; season with salt and pepper. Serve burgers in pita topped with cucumber and yogurt sauce.
   IRELAND FAMILY REVIEW: Ok SERIOUSLY I had my doubts but Mom/Dad LOVED these, I really really really liked these a LOT. I was not feeling like I was brave enough to try the full meal on kiddos tonight so I gave them each a piece of a burger (no pita or yogurt) and cucumbers on the side and they ate that w/o complaint. I did have a side of ranch for them to dip veggies and burger in but about 1 t.  Next time I will put the burger in the pita for them w/ ranch and work my way to the yogurt on them. 
   COOKING REVIEW: SUPER EASY Prep, I did not use Scallions, just cuz I'm not familiar. When Frying these babies up though they were touchy. by the last two patties I had it down. I figure about 7 min on each side is good and on lower medium heat. They can burn up fast. When my burnt I just easily peeled off the burnt layer and cooked up the next layer. mmm mm cant wait to have em for lunch tomorrow.