Quinoa Mushroom Burgers

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE PATTY

White Beans seasoned w/cumin, curry, garlic, sea salt

2 cups Cooked Red Quinoa

1 cup sautéed shitake mushrooms

1/2 cup sautéed bell pepper

1/2 cup brown rice bread crumbs (or other)

2 eggs

2 cloves fresh pressed garlic

sea salt & fresh ground pepper

FOR THE SAUCE

1/2 cup coconut milk

1/4 cup veganaise

1 fresh pressed garlic

1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

1/4 cup fine chopped red onion

1/2 cup fine chopped cucumber

1/2 cup chopped arugula

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix together all patty ingredients

form patties and brown over medium heat cooking approx 5 min each side, till firm and brown

brush whole grain nutty bread with walnut oil and fresh garlic, toast under broiler or over fire

Spread the sauce over toasted bread, add one patty, sliced tomatoes, and more sauce, enjoy!

NOTES

This recipe includes lots of elements, which could have been used for previous meals, like the beans and quinoa. Cooking it all at once is worth it, but with proper planning, these can come together very easily.

By Shaunie Briggs