Quinoa [Keen-Wah], native to South America is a highly nutritious food. It has well-balanced content of amino acids required for human nutrition. When compared with other grains, it has superior quality and quantity of proteins.
Health Benefits of Quinoa
Ingredients:
Quinoa, well-rinsed under cold water - 1/4 cup
Carrot, grated - 1 medium
Beans, steamed and cut - 1/4 cup
Green onions, chopped - 2
Green Chillies, chopped - 1
Ginger, chopped - 1 inch
Boiled potato, cubed-2.5 cups b
Ground cumin, roasted - 1 tbsp
Amchoor [Dry mango powder - 1/2 tsp
Cooking oil
Burger buns
Salt
To go on side:
Ripe Tomato, sliced
Sweet Onions, thin slices
Avocados, chunks
Ketchup
Mayonnaise - optional
Mustard sauce - optional
Method:
Health Benefits of Quinoa
- Help for Migraine Headaches - Magnesium and riboflavin help to reduce frequency of strokes
- Cardiovascular Health - Magnesium relaxes blood vessels
- Significant Cardiovascular Benefits for Postmenopausal Women- 6 servings of quinoa is good for postmenopausal women with high cholesterol, high blood pressure or other signs of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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Ingredients:
Quinoa, well-rinsed under cold water - 1/4 cup
Carrot, grated - 1 medium
Beans, steamed and cut - 1/4 cup
Green onions, chopped - 2
Green Chillies, chopped - 1
Ginger, chopped - 1 inch
Boiled potato, cubed-2.5 cups b
Ground cumin, roasted - 1 tbsp
Amchoor [Dry mango powder - 1/2 tsp
Cooking oil
Burger buns
Salt
To go on side:
Ripe Tomato, sliced
Sweet Onions, thin slices
Avocados, chunks
Ketchup
Mayonnaise - optional
Mustard sauce - optional
Method:
- Place 1/4 cup quinoa + 1/2 cup water in a pan and boil. Reduce the heat, simmer, cover and and cook until all water is absorbed.
- Bring together cooked quinoa, boiled potatos, chopped green onions, chopped green chillies, chopped ginger , grated carrot, beans, salt and all other spices.
- Make four balls out of the above mixture and flatten to make 3/4th inch thick disc like shape [now called patties or burgers]
- Grease non stick pan with vegetable oil and cook patties on medium heat till both sides turn golden brown
- Toast the burger buns , spread mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, spread onion and tomato rings, place the quinoa patty, add another layer of onion and tomato rings, avocados, sprinkle black pepper and top it with other bun half and serve !!
- Mustard and Mayonnaise is optional.
- It is better to use whole wheat buns.
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