Veggie And Goat Cheese Quinoa Burgers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 medium beet, peeled and shredded
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup soft, spreadable goat cheese, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 slices Nature's Own(R) Perfectly Crafted Multigrain Bread, toasted
Fresh basil (optional)
Diced tomato (optional)
Sliced red onion (optional)

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine quinoa, pumpkin, 3/4 cup basil, beet, oats, 1/4 cup goat cheese, garlic, salt, and ginger. Mix until well combined. Cover and chill for 30 minutes or until easy to work with.
In a very large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Meanwhile, divide the mixture into 4 portions and press each portion into a 4-inch patty.
Cook patties in hot oil over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until firm and lightly browned, turning once halfway through cooking.
Spread remaining 1/4 cup goat cheese over toasted bread slices. Top with quinoa burgers. If desired, garnish with additional fresh basil, diced tomato, and/or sliced red onion.