Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Veggie Bean Burgers







1can of aduki beans
1 can of cannellini beans
1/3 can of corn
1 cup of frozen spinach
1 cup of frozen cauliflower
1/2 cup of roasted red pepper spread-Trader Joes
3 cloves of garlic-pressed
Juice of half lime
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp of garlic powder
1 tsp of cumin
2 tbls of molasses

*Steam cauliflower and spinach for 4 mins
*Mash the beans
*Add red pepper spread and garlic-mash
*Add steamed cauliflower and spinach-mash
*Add corn, lime juice, molasses, and seasonings-mix well
*Form into patties-refrigerate for 30 mins to make solid or you can cook right away but be delicate with them so they stick together
*Cook in cast iron pan with safflower oil until they are crispy on each side-cook on medium-makes about 8 patties

Garlic Cilantro Mayo

1/2 cup of mayo
3 cloves of garlic-pressed
1/2 lime juice
2 tbls of cilantro

Preparing burgers

*Brush bread with safflower oil and sprinkle with garlic powder
*Toast ciabatta bread in 400 degree oven for 10 mins
*Slice avocado and drizzle with lime juice and fresh cracked pepper
*Layer burger: toast, mayo, burger, avocado



I invented this the other day when I needed to make a quick lunch and we hadn't gone grocery shopping yet, so we were pretty low on fresh ingredients. So I looked to the pantry and the freezer for this one. The frozen cauliflower and spinach was perfect for adding nutrition and not a strong flavor. It was more of a nutritious filler. I thought it would make it more interesting to try two different types of beans, which by the way, always rinse them to get the sodium off of them before you use them. I usually just open my seasonings cupboard and start throwing things in. I was also just trying to use up the red pepper spread. It's not a necessity that you make these exactly like the recipe, so feel free to add your own twist. It's not like baking, you don't have to have exact measurements. I absolutely love the Garlic Cilantro Mayo, but I know a lot of people that hate cilantro, so just eliminate it or add another herb to your liking.

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