Veggie And Goat Cheese Quinoa Burgers

• 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)

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Cook patties in hot oil over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until firm and lightly browned, turning once halfway through cooking.
4. 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.

quinoa, pumpkin, fresh basil, beet, oats, soft, garlic, salt, ground ginger, vegetable oil, bread, fresh basil, tomato, red onion

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/263741/veggie-and-goat-cheese-quinoa-burgers/ (may not work)