Spicy Cauliflower Burgers

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup quinoa, uncooked
• 1 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cups cauliflower rice
• 1 tablespoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup pepper jack cheese
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine quinoa with water and cook until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add in cauliflower, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper and garlic and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until slightly tender.
3. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cauliflower, bread crumbs, cheese, eggs and salt. Form into 12 patties.
4. On a grill, or in a nonstick pan over medium heat, cook the burgers until golden brown on each side, flipping carefully - about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
5. Serve on whole-wheat buns with toppings of choice.

*Toppings (optional): purple cabbage, cilantro, Bolthouse Farms salsa ranch salad dressing, whole-wheat buns.