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Quinoa Burgers / Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa

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    Quinoa Burgers

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    Both a whole grain and a complete protein, quinoa is exceptionally nutritious.

    1/2 cup (125 mL) uncooked quinoa1/2 cup (125 mL) carrot, shredded1/2 cup (125 mL) whole grain bread crumbs1/2 cup (125 mL) corn kernels1/4 cup (60 mL) parsley, finely chopped1 tsp (5 mL) black pepper1 large free-range egg, lightly beaten2 Tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil4 whole grain buns1/2 cup (125 mL) romaine lettuce, shredded

    Rinse quinoa under cool running water and cook as directed on package.

    Place quinoa, carrot, bread crumbs, corn, parsley, pepper, and egg in food processor and process until mixture is combined but still chunky.

    Spoon mixture into bowl and use hands to form 4 - 1 in (2.5 cm) thick patties. Place patties on plate and cool in refrigerator for 20 minutes.

    Heat oil in skillet. Cook each patty 10 minutes per side.

    Serve on whole grain bun with lettuce and top with Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa (see next recipe).

    Serves 2.

    Each serving contains:350 calories; 12 g protein; 13 g total fat (2 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat); 49 g carbohydrates; 5 g fibre; 328 mg sodium


    Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa

    Give any dish a boost of lycopene with this tomato-rich salsa.

    2 cups (500 mL) cherry tomatoes, sliced in half2 Tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil1/4 cup (60 mL) onion, finely chopped1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh cilantro, finely chopped1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped1 garlic clove, crushed1 Tbsp (15 mL) lime juiceSalt and pepper to tastePreheat oven to 450 F (230 C).

    Spread tomatoes out on cookie sheet and drizzle with oil. Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes or until slightly charred.

    Transfer tomatoes to large bowl and mix in remaining ingredients. Chill before serving.

    Makes 8 - 1/4 cup (60 mL) servings.

    Each serving contains:40 calories; 0 g protein; 3 g total fat (0 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat); 2 g carbohydrates; 1 g fibre; 15 mg sodium

    source: "Longevity-promoting foods", from alive #348, October 2011

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