Amazing Burger Recipe

Just in time for Labor Day!  Here is a healthier burger recipe the entire family will love!

Servings: 8 burgers

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs extra lean ground beef (such as Trader Joes Angus Ground Beef 96/4 or Ground Sirloin)
• 3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, such as Stubbs Spicy BBQ Sauce
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon Lawry's season salt and garlic powder 

Directions:

• Mix all ingredients together in a big bowl (add extra bread crumbs if it feels too wet and extra BBQ sauce if too dry) 
• Use a burger patty maker and form 8 burgers
• Grill on medium for 10-15 minutes, flipping only once
• Add your favorite topping and enjoy!  

Quinoa with Pine Nuts, Basil and Cranberries Recipe

The last post on fresh herbs inspired me to plant some basil and see if it would grow! Sure enough with sun and water, I have loads of basil ready for great recipes.  Below is a quinoa recipe which is loaded with fiber and protein!

Quinoa with Cranberries, Pine Nuts and Basil

Serving: 4

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, roasted
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 3/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 T olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional:  parmesan or feta cheese, walnuts, chopped red onions

Directions:

1. Combine rinsed quinoa and chicken broth in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, turn down heat, cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
2. Mix cranberries, basil, pine nuts, olive oil, salt and pepper with cooked quinoa.
3. Taste and add more ingredients if desired.  Throw in optional ingredients to spice it up!