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Quinoa Burgers

I forgot about this recipe and was absolutely ecstatic to make them again. They are fabulous, healthy and great twist to your normal go-to quinoa recipes. They are also not your typical burgers. They are bun-less and have about 8 grams of protein per serving.

My family loves this recipe including the little one, except without toppings. :)

Ingredients:

  • 2 cup quinoa, cooked
  • ¾ cup shredded cheese
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup grated carrots OR zucchini
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 2 gr onions, chopped
  • ½ + ¼ tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp garlic salt
  • EVOO

In a large bowl combine all ingredients.

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On a headed griddle to 225 degrees, ladle 1/2 cup mixture about 1/2 inch thick. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

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You will notice bubbles begin to form as they do with pancakes, this will alert you that it’s time to flip them.

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Flip and cook, another 5 minutes.

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Once cooked, place on a serving plate and serve warm.

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Top with Spinach, tomatoes, olives, avocado and blue cheese dressing!

I served this with pasta salad! Enjoy!

 

Spaghetti Pie

Oh the greatest combination of lasagna and spaghetti all in one yummy dish. My sisters birthday is a week prior to my husbands. We did a joint dinner combing their favorite meals. My sister is a huge lasagna fan but my husbands lasagna recipe is by no means cheap; roughly $50. So, because we did dinner smack dab in the middle of valentines day and Michael’s birthday we decided to go for the more reasonable meal, spaghetti pie. :)

This recipe is quite easy and always a dinner favorite with company.

Ingredients:

  • 6 oz spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 well beaten eggs
  • 1-16oz cottage cheese (2 cups)
  • 1 lb ground beef or pork sausage
  • ½ cup onions, chopped
  • 1-8oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1-6oz can tomato paste
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Pinch of oregano
  • Pinch of garlic
  • Pinch of parsley
  • 1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Stir butter into hot, drained spaghetti. Beat the eggs well and add to pasta with parmesan cheese.

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Form spaghetti mixture into 2 pie plates or 1-9×13 greased pans.

Spread cottage cheese on top of pasta.

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Meanwhile, cook meat and onions until browned. (I added 1 tbsp of Montreal seasoning as I believe it gives great flavor to meat)

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Stir in tomatoes, paste, sugar, oregano, garlic salt and parsley; heat through.

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Pour on top of noodles and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

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Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

*Make ahead, bake later

**Make ahead and freeze for future use