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Southwest-Style Pinto Bean Burgers

The mild, nutty taste of pinto beans make them a sponge for Tex-Mex spices, giving our latest bean burger recipe a fun flavour profile. Add all your favourite toppings for an unbelievably unique burger experience!
Pulses Beans
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 burgers

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burger patty (no bun or toppings) Calories: 424 Total Fat: 10 g Saturated Fat: 3 g Carbohydrate: 65 g Fibre: 17 g Sugars: 7 g Protein: 22 g Cholesterol: 28 mg Sodium: 451 mg Potassium: 888 mg Calcium: 233 mg Iron: 5 mg

Ingredients

Pinto Bean Burgers

  • 4 cups (1 L) cooked or canned pinto beans, drained & rinsed (see notes)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) BBQ sauce
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) chili powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cumin
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) oregano
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • oil for the grill/pan

For serving

  • hamburger buns, cheese, chipotle mayo, lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat beans dry with paper towel, spread in an even layer on a large baking sheet, and cook for 20-35 minutes, until cracked and crispy. Remove from oven, transfer to a medium bowl, and set aside to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • When beans are cool enough to handle, use a fork (or your hands) to mash beans until semi-smooth.
  • Add egg, quinoa, cheese, breadcrumbs, BBQ sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the mashed beans.
  • Use your hands to combine until all ingredients are well incorporated, then form the mixture into 4 patties, about ½- inch (2 cm) thick. Place on a plate to rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  • When ready to cook, preheat a grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium heat. (If cooking on a traditional grill, line with a grilling mat or foil for best results). Brush cooking surface lightly with oil, then cook, about 4-5 minutes per side, or until burger is warmed through.
  • Serve on hamburger buns with cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, chipotle mayo, lettuce or your favourite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

A 19 oz (540 mL) can of pinto beans, drained and rinsed, yields 4 cups (1 L) cooked beans.

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