Open-Faced Sunshine Burgers Recipe

Name: Open-Faced Sunshine Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked millet; 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa; 3 cups water or vegetable broth; 1 tsp. salt; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 1 1/2 cups finely diced onion; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 5 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1 1/2 cups raw sunflower seeds, toasted and ground; 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour; 2 Tbs. umeboshi vinegar; 2 Tbs. tamari or reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked millet
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
3 cups water or vegetable broth
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely diced onion
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
5 medium cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 1/2 cups raw sunflower seeds, toasted and ground
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
2 Tbs. umeboshi vinegar
2 Tbs. tamari or reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper

1
In fine-meshed sieve, rinse millet and quinoa under cold running water until water runs clear.
2
In medium saucepan, combine millet, quinoa, water and salt.
3
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
4
Stir, cover and return to fast boil.
5
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until water has been absorbed and steam holes appear, about 20 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-low heat.
7
Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
8
Stir in carrots, celery, garlic, oregano and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
9
Preheat oven to 350F.
10
Lightly oil large baking sheet.
11
In large bowl, combine millet mixture, sauteed vegetables, sunflower seeds, flour, vinegar, tamari and pepper.
12
Mix well.
13
Using 1/2 cup for each and packing firmly, form mixture into 10 round or oval patties.
14
Place on prepared baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked millet, 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, 3 cups water or vegetable broth, 1 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Open-Faced Sunshine Burgers falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Open-Faced Sunshine Burgers

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