Pinto Bean Burgers with Chile-Lime Mayo Recipe

Pinto Bean Burgers With Chile-Lime Mayo Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 patties

• 1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium shallot, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
• 1/4 cup wheat gluten flour (vital wheat gluten)
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup dry unseasoned bread crumbs
• ¾ cup vegan mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• bread, flour tortillas, or sandwich rolls shredded lettuce
• 1 tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Method

1. Blot the beans with paper towels to absorb excess moisture
2. In a food processor, combine the beans, shallot, garlic, cilantro, Creole seasoning, flour and salt and pepper to taste
3. Process until well blended
4. Shape the mixture into 4 equal patties, adding more flour if needed
5. Dredge the patties in the breadcrumbs
6. Refrigerate for 20 minutes
7. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice and serrano chile
8. Season with the salt and pepper to taste, mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve
9. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat
10. Add the patties and cook until browned and crispy on both sides, about 5 minutes per side
11. Spread the chile-lime mayo on the bread and top with the patties, lettuce and tomato
12. Serve immediately

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