Instructions

1. Begin by cooking 1 cup dried quinoa to directions (generally 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups liquid, I prefer to cook mine with vegetable broth for more flavor. When cooked, remove from heat and uncover.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium high heat melt 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and begin cook onion, carrot and bell peppers until softened (~7 minutes), stirring frequently. When veggies are soft, add garlic and continue cooking for about 2 minutes, until garlic is soft and fragrant. Remove from heat.
3.  Combine cooked quinoa and veggies, stir in eggs or flax eggs and cornmeal, mixture should begin to stick together. Add cilantro, onion and season with salt, pepper and cumin to taste, stirring gently.
4. When ready to cook, melt a small amount of coconut oil in a medium pan over medium high heat. Patty burgers by firmly pressing prepared mixture into burger form.
5. Gently place burgers into preheated pan and allow to cook for several minutes until browned. Flip burgers gently and continue cooking to brown on opposite side. Remove from heat and serve.
6. Suggested serving: place quinoa burgers onto lettuce leaves, top with avocado slices and drizzle with sweet chili sauce.

Source: See Brooke Cook Original