Quinoa Burgers

2  cups		cooked quinoa
2-4/5  ounces		shredded cheddar cheese
4-1/2  ounces		breakstone's 2% cottage cheese
1  cup		shredded zucchini
3		eggs
3  tablespoons		all purpose flour
1/2  cup		green onions
1/2  teaspoon		/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4  teaspoon		black pepper
1/4  teaspoon		ground cumin
1/8  teaspoon		salt
1/8  teaspoon		garlic powder
1  tablespoon		olive oil

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In a medium saucepan bring the 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil over high heat. Add quinoa and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and the seeds are tender. Allow to cool for a few minutes.

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In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, carrot, eggs, flour, green onions, Splenda, pepper, cumin, salt, and garlic powder.

Heat a frying pan and a couple teaspoons olive oil over medium-low heat. Mixture will be slightly sticky, so using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, drop mixture into pan and lightly flatten to 1/2 inch thick. Fry until golden-brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Makes approx. 10 burgers.