Green Chile Quinoa Bugers

July 16, 2014

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Green chiles and quinoa mingle with some pinto beans to make a healthier "burger." These meatless Green Chile Quinoa Burgers are moist, delicious, and sure to be a hit with your family.

2 cups cooked, red quinoa
14 ounces pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 large egg whites
1 cup panko bread crumbs
4 ounces chopped green chiles
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/2 cup fat free cheddar cheese
6 hamburger buns
6 tomato slices
6 red onion slices
6 lettuce leaves
6 slices Colby jack or pepper jack cheese

Place the beans and the egg whites in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Place in a large mixing bowl and add next 8 ingredients (quinoa through cheese) and stir well to...
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Nutritions

Calories
1172

Sodium
1406mg
58% DV

Fat
53g
82% DV

Protein
60g
120% DV

Carbs
111g
37% DV

Fiber
19g
77% DV