Quinoa and Chia Sliders

Servings

Serves 8

Treat your guests to a healthy and natural take on the traditional slider with Chef Suzy’s Quinoa & Chia Sliders. These delicious little sandwiches combine hearty tri-color quinoa and black chia with acorn squash and a flavorful avocado puree to create a finger food that’s sure to be a party favorite!

Ingredients

6 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons Black Chia Seeds, Organic

1 ½ cups Tri-Color Quinoa, Organic

1 cup acorn squash, steamed

½ cup onion, minced

½ cup gluten-free flour

1 teaspoon serrano pepper, minced

1 teaspoon fresh tarragon, chopped

1 teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons Rice Bran, Stabilized

Directions

Quinoa Sliders:

In a small bowl, combine water with Milled Chia Seed until paste has formed and set aside.
In large bowl, combine cooked Tri-Color Quinoa, squash, onion, gluten-free flour, serrano pepper, tarragon, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon rice bran oil.
Add chia mixture until fully incorporated.
Oil hands with ½ tablespoon of rice bran oil, and form slider mixture into ¼ cup patties.
In a large sauté pan, place remaining ½ tablespoon rice bran oil over medium heat.
Sauté quinoa sliders for 4 minutes, until browned.
Flip quinoa sliders and sauté on side 2, for 3 minutes.
Serve warm on mini pretzel buns with fresh spinach and Avocado Puree Recipe.