Tuna-Quinoa Burgers

Here’s another Paleo recipe that will leave you full and satisfied! Top these Tuna-Quinoa Patties however you please for maximum satisfaction

1 can chicken broth
1 lemon, juiced
1 cup quinoa
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped or 1 tbsp. dried
1/4 tsp. dried dill weed
pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1- 5 oz. can tuna fish packed in water, drained

Make it:
In a sauce pan combine broth, lemon juice, herbs and quinoa.  Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer about 10 minutes or until the water’s absorbed.  While the quinoa is absorbing heat the olive oil in a small skillet and add the onion, garlic, salt and pepper.  Cook until onions become translucent and slightly caramelized.  Drain the liquid from the tuna.
Now combine everything in your trusty-dusty food processor or quality blender. Pulse away until you begin to get a sticky paste-like consistency.  Don’t over do it, you still want some texture.  While you’re doing that heat a nonstick skillet or griddle. Form the mixture into patties.  You’ll probably get about 4 good sized ones or if you’re feeding little mouths you can make more, just smaller. Drizzle a little olive oil over each patty then place on the griddle to brown and toast on each side.

This was my daughters, made just her size and topped with nothing at all!  She said it was perfect just like that or…

Top it:
However you like!  I made mine with a little bed of spinach and topped with tomato and avocado drizzled with a little lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.  It’s also good with your favorite salsa or my {Homemade} guacamole salsa.  However you eat it, it’s super yummy and healthy.

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