cilantro black-eyed pea quinoa patties

i'm really interested in making burgers. this was my first attempt and i was pleasantly surprised. this patty wasn't as hearty as a traditional soy or black bean burger, but it was definitely delicious. i served mine as a lettuce wrap with bbq sauce. i also cooked up a batch of have cake will travel's tofu fries! 

yields 4 paties

1/4 cup of quinoa

1/2 cup wheat gluten

1/2 cup of cooked black-eyed peas

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1 tbl blackstrap molasses 

1 tbl liquid smoke

1 tsp of garlic

salt and pepper 

pinch cayenne 

1. cook quinoa according to package directions

2. mash black eyed peas (or put them in a food processor or blender)

3. combine all ingredients, add a little water if too dry. 

4. combine mix into 4 round patties. 

5. bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.