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Pinto Burgers & Tzatziki Sauce

 

Pinto Burgers & Tzatziki Sauce

I’m always looking for ways to include different beans in my family’s meals. I could never really figure out how to use pinto beans, though, until one day when I decided to make burgers out of them. I usually skip the buns and serve them with cooked greens -- even healthier, and my kids absolutely LOVE them!

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Allergens: Dairy, Nuts
  • Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ground flax
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided into 1 tablespoon each)
  • 1/2 cup shallots (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/3 cup almonds (toasted)
  • 1 3/4 cups pinto beans (cooked)
  • 2/3 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers (finely chopped, divided)
  • 1 tablespoon whole mustard grain
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt
  • 1 avocado (thinly sliced)
  • Capers (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges (for garnish)
  • Sprouts (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Combine ground flax and water in a small bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to form.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small pan and sauté shallots and garlic until soft (about 5 minutes).

  3. Pulse sautéed shallots/garlic, toasted almonds, beans, bread crumbs, ¼ cup roasted red peppers, and flax mixture in a food processor until just combined.

  4. Transfer pulsed mixture into a large bowl, then fold in mustard grains, season with salt and pepper, and form ½-inch patties. Chilled patties are firmer and easier to flip, so store them in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours before the next step.

  5. Wipe the skillet clean and heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. 

  6. Pan-fry patties on one side for 5 minutes, then flip and fry the other side for another 5 minutes. Set aside.

  7. For tzatziki sauce, combine and mix plain Greek yogurt, roasted red peppers, cumin, and Himalayan salt.

  8. Spread sauce on burgers and serve immediately.

Bon appétit!