Quinoa Burgers

30 minutes total time; MAKES SIX 4-INCH BURGERS

1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed thoroughly

1 small potato (4 to 5 ounces). peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 bunch scallions, including an inch of the green parts, thinly sliced

1/2: cup roughly chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

1 1/2 cups cooked red beans

1/2 cup roughly chopped toasted walnuts

1/2 teaspoon salt

Juice of 1 lemon

1. Bring 1 cup water to boil in a small saucepan and add the quinoa. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until the water is absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, steam or boil the potato until tender. Mash with a fork.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions and cook just until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the parsley and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cooked potato, parsley—scallion mixture, red beans, and walnuts with a potato masher or your hands. Add the salt and lemon juice. Shape into 6 patties.
5. In a large oven-safe skillet or nonstick sauté pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add the patties. Cook until the bottoms are browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook the other sides until crisped and slightly firmed, 4 to 5 minutes more.