Spicy Quinoa Black Bean Burgers with chipotle mayo

Spicy Quinoa Black Bean Burgers with chipotle mayo

Serves 4

Ingredients:

 1/4 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained in a wire mesh sieve

 1/2 cup water

 1 - 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained

 2 eggs                                                                                                  1/2 cup bread crumbs

 3 T. minced onions                                                                         1 garlic clove, minced

 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin                                                  1/2 teaspoon salt (salt to taste)

 1/4 teaspoon black pepper                                                         1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (like Tapatio)

 2 Tablespoons cilantro, chopped                                             

 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

buns

 Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.

 In a large bowl, roughly mash the black beans with a fork leaving some whole black beans in a paste-like mixture.

 In a small bowl, beat the eggs. Add to the black beans. Add the remaining ingredients except for the olive oil and mix until combined.

 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

 Form the black bean mixture into four equal size patties. Cook the patties in the hot oil until heated through and browned, 2-3 minutes per side. Add to a bun with chipotle mayo.

Chipotle Mayonnaise

 Makes about 1/2 cup

1/2 cup light mayonnaise

 1/2 - 1 chipotle pepper (from a can, just one of the peppers), minced OR, 1/4-1/2 tsp. chipotle powder depending on how spicy you want it

 1 T. hot pepper sauce (like Tapatio)

 1 T. lemon juice (optional)

 Mix ingredients together in a small bowl. Add to your burger.