Quinoa & Pinto Bean Burger
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 can or pouch (15.5 ounces) Green Valley Organic Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 clove garlic
1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
½ cup mayonnaise
1½ teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
Freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 teaspoon)
½ teaspoon hot sauce of your choice
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted
avocado slices, for serving
arugula, for serving
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Pinto BeansSteps
If using oven: Preheat to 375°F.
In a food processor, combine pinto beans, cilantro, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Pulse until well combined but still chunky. Transfer mixture into a large bowl and add cooked quinoa. Season with salt and pepper.
Add egg into bean mixture until fully combined. Using your hands, divide mixture into 4 balls. Place on a large plate and gently flatten slightly to form patties. Cover with plastic wrap and transfer to the fridge for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Old Bay, lemon juice, and hot sauce.
Stove & oven instructions: Heat olive oil in a large, oven safe, nonstick pan. Sear burgers for 2 minutes per side, then place in oven for 10-12 minutes
In Air fryer: Place patties so they don’t overlap, or cook in two batches. Cook at 375°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Serve burgers on hamburger buns with a dollop of spicy mayonnaise and top with avocado and arugula.
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