Quinoa and Chia Sliders
Servings: Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
6 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons Black Chia Seed, Organic
1 ½ cups Tri-Color Quinoa, Organic
cooked
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
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!
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.
