Feta and spinach quinoa burgers

These are great with a big bowl of salad and mini new potatoes or in a burger bun. Serves 4.

1. 1

   Rinse the quinoa in a sieve then put it in a saucepan with 350 ml water.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, lower the heat, then simmer for 20 minutes until cooked.

3. 3

   Tip into a sieve and cool with running water.

4. 4

   Drain really well. You want it to be as dry as possible, or it will be difficult to form the burgers.

5. 5

   Rinse the spinach, pat really well with kitchen paper, then chop.

6. 6

   Cut or crumble the feta into small cubes.

7. 7

   Finely chop the chilli if using.

8. 8

   Crack the eggs into a cup and lightly beat with a fork.

9. 9

   Put the quinoa, oats, eggs, feta, chopped spinach and herbs in a mixing bowl.

10. 10

    Add the chopped chilli, if using.

11. 11

    Mix well together and season, to taste, with black pepper.

12. 12

    Add a little salt if you think it needs it.

13. 13

    Cover, then chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

14. 14

    Take out the mixture and form 8 medium patties with your hands (or 4 large ones if serving in large burger baps).

15. 15

    If it is not coming together, add another tablespoon of oats and mix together.

16. 16

    Heat the oil in a frying pan on medium heat.

17. 17

    Add the burgers and fry for 3 minutes on each side, until lightly golden and crispy on the outside.

18. 18

    You can keep the uncooked mixture in the fridge for a couple of days, or freeze the formed burgers, before cooking.