Pinto Bean and Quinoa Burger with Sriracha Mayonnaise

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Pinto Bean and Quinoa Burger with Sriracha Mayonnaise

This healthy whole-grain burger is a great example of using beans in place of meat. Beans provide the protein that every body needs, but with none of the cholesterol that meat supplies. The mix of spices, nutty quinoa, sweet romesco spread and hearty beans, make this burger a satisfying meal for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. To download a Spanish translation of this recipe click here.

Bean type: Pinto Bean

Nutrition attribute: Vegetarian

Food type: Sandwiches & Handheld Items

Collection: Chef Creation, Video

Servings:

Calories: 580kcal

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Ingredients

1½ cups pinto beans soaked in water overnight
2 teaspoons garlic minced
½ cup carrot peeled and grated
¼ cup red onion minced
½ teaspoon cumin ground
¼ teaspoon coriander ground
¼ teaspoon cayenne
1 egg
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Italian parsley minced
1 tablespoon cilantro minced rough
1 cup quinoa cooked
8 slices cheddar cheese
2 tomatoes sliced
Iceberg lettuce as needed
1 red onion
1 cup Sriracha mayonnaise
8 whole wheat sesame buns cut and buttered
¼ cup canola oil for cooking burgers

Instructions

For the pinto beans: Place soaked beans in a pot and cover with cold water by 4 inches; add the diced onion, bay leaf, and a pinch of salt. Cook on a simmer until the beans are soft, about 40 minutes. Drain and measure out 3 cups for the filling.
For the burger: Peel the carrots and grate them on a box grater on the large holes. Place 1½ cups of the cooled beans into a food processor with the garlic, ground spices, salt, and pepper. Slightly process to obtain a rough paste, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula; add the carrot, red onion, egg, and flour and process briefly until evenly mixed but slightly rugged. Remove to a large bowl and add the breadcrumbs. Fold in the remaining 1½ cups of red beans, parsley, cilantro, and quinoa. Mix to combine.
Divide into 8 patties and form them the size of the bun. Chill for 45 minutes.
Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and pan-fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden, then drain on paper towels.
Toast the buttered sesame bun, spread each side with a tablespoon of Sriracha mayonnaise, and then build your burger.

Notes

Recipe developed by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.

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