Quinoa-Okra Burgers

Quinoa and okra are good sources of protein to replace meat in our diet. If okra is not available, then 1 cup of any kind of canned beans can be substituted. Changing the way food is consumed daily will protect our hearts and improve our health. This recipe is so easy and delicious, it can be served daily without missing any meat burgers.   
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup okra (soybeans left from making soy milk)
1/4 cup rough chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
1 tsp sugar
1 tbs soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
In a sauté pan, add 2 tbs oil. Add garlic, onions and stir (cook for 3 minutes or until fragrant). Add mushrooms and continue to cook mushrooms until soft (about 5 minutes). Stir in corn and all spices. Remove from heat and let it cool off.
In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, okra, egg and the mushroom-mixture. Add bread crumbs and mix well. Form the quinoa mixture into 6 to 10 flat round patties into the desired amount that you like. Cook quinoa burgers 3 minutes on each side. The patties will flip easily when completely correct. Serve with hamburger buns.