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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
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
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Directions

Quinoa Sliders:

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