Dinner: Quinoa Veggie Burgers

A gluten free main meal.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 60 mins

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Quinoa Veggie Burgers

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups chick peas
3 cups broccoli florettes
1 medium zucchini
1 medium sweet red pepper
1 large onion
1 portabella mushroom
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp coriander seed
1/2 tsp paprika
3 cloves garlic
4 large egg whites
1/4 cup gluten free flour
1/2 cup gluten free bread crumbs
2 cups cooked quinoa
1/2 tsp thyme
2 tbsps gluten free soy sauce

Instructions

1. Place chick peas, egg whites, seasonings, flour, and soy sauce in processor and pulse until blended.

2. Add veggies and pulse, stir, pulse, stir, etc until veggies are chopped pretty finely, but still visible.

3. Put mix into large bowl and add in quinoa and bread crumbs and use a spatula to blend well.

4. Spray non stick skillet with olive oil spray. Using 1/3 cup measuring cup form into patties directly in the pan.

5. Fry at a low temperature slowly (this will ensure more firm patties) turning after top of patties start to look dryer. Then carefully flip to keep patties together. Cook a few minutes on each side and continue to flip until browned on each side.

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