Sundried Tomato, Quinoa & Lentil Patties

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Skill Level	Easy

Preparation Time	10 minutes	Total Time	35 minutes
Servings	6	Cost Per Serving	$0.74

1 1/2 cups	Cooked Quinoa
2 cups	Cooked Lentils (you can use 15oz can, drained)
1	Egg
2 cloves	Garlic, minced
2 tbsp	Lemon Juice and Zest
1/2 cup	Fresh Dill (Any Herb will work)
1/4 cup	Sundried Tomatoes
1/4 cup	Walnuts
1/4 cup	Parmesan Cheese
1/2 tsp	Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a food processor add all the ingredients except for the quinoa.
Pulse until well combined, but not too smooth. Stir in the quinoa.
Form into small patties or larger burgers with your hands. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle with a little olive oil.
Bake for 15 minutes, flip and bake for another 10 minutes. Top with fresh tomatoes or any of your favorite burger toppings.

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Every week, pick a protein source, a legume and a whole grain to feature in several meals. For example, on Sunday evening, roast a chicken and cook big batches of lentils and quinoa to get you through the week.
Think about ways you can combine the foods you made in large batches in different ways. How about having the chicken in wraps, with the quinoa in a salad, or with the lentils in a soup? How about having the quinoa for breakfast as a hot cereal and rolling into energy balls for a quick snack? The possibilities are endless!
Chop up vegetables and fruit and place into containers or baggies so you can quickly incorporate into meals or grab for a quick snack.