I may have a hummus problem. The other day I realized I’d eaten hummus, as part of a meal, 4 days in a row.  I know there are worse things to claim, but 4 days in a row? That’s nearly a week. Wonder if I can keep the streak going (I’ve also eaten chocolate about 40 days in a row) …

Anyway, I digress. The other night for dinner I was happy to have enough time to put together something vegetarian-friendly, flavorful and also that would serve as a side dish for B. I’d seem some recipes for hummus/quinoa tabbouleh and quinoa burgers and decided to combine both. They are somewhat crumbly but mine held together pretty well and were pretty flavorful without too many spices.

Warning – I took these pictures with my phone, per usual. They came out pretty gnarly (yes, worse than some of the other food pics I take) but the recipe was so delicious I had to post it. B asked I could make these again so I declare that a success 🙂

Here’s what you need:

• 1 c quinoa (cooked)
• ½ c hummus
• ½ c finely diced red pepper
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 TBS flaxseed
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1-2 TBS olive oil

Here’s what you do:

1. Combine quinoa, hummus, red pepper, garlic and green onions in a bowl. Mix well.
2. Add in flaxseed to help bind the mixture. Add in crushed red pepper flakes (optional if you like heat).
3. Form mixture into four to five even sized patties and place on a well-greased plate. Store in refrigerator for 30 minutes to one hour. (I put it in the freezer for about 20 minutes) This will help the patties harden.
4. Heat a pan with olive oil over medium to medium-high heat and add olive oil once heated. Carefully add patties to pan and brown each side for about 4-6 minutes. Be careful when flipping – patties are crumbly and you may need to reshape them if they start to come apart.
5. Enjoy!
6. Serving suggestion: I had 2 as a main meal and served with spinach, roasted red pepper, more hummus, tomato, and hot sauce. They’d also be delicious with a garlic yogurt sauce. B had his as a side dish to some chicken with Greek spices. I’ll be doubling the recipe next time!

I swear it tastes better than it looks

Some questions for you:

• Are you on any food-eating streaks?
• Are you a hummus fan? Yes! I also really love baba ghanoush, its smoky eggplant cousin. 
• Do you make your own hummus? Actually, most of the time I find it easier and just as tasty to just buy it. If you find a brand you like – stick to it! The hummus from the recipe above was from a stand at the West Side Market and it was delicious.
• Favorite veggie burger recipe? Come on, I’m looking for a new one!