Anasazi Bean Veggie Burgers Recipe

Name: Anasazi Bean Veggie Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried anasazi beans (can also use canned beans) or 1 cup dried pinto bean, no soaking necessary (can also use canned beans); 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more as needed; 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced; 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1/4 cup carrot, diced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt and pepper; 1 egg; 1 cup dried breadcrumbs, approximately

Servings: persons

1 cup dried anasazi beans (can also use canned beans) or 1 cup dried pinto bean, no soaking necessary (can also use canned beans)
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more as needed
1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup carrot, diced
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
1 egg
1 cup dried breadcrumbs, approximately

1
Cook the beans in water (with a pinch of salt) for approximately 1 hour, until soft but not mushy. (Pinto beans will take about 20 minutes longer.) Drain (but don't rinse) and cool.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a frying pan. Saute the onion, bell peppers and carrot until soft, about 10 minutes. Cool.
3
Process the beans in a food processor until roughly chopped (only a couple of pulses). Remove the beans and repeat that step for the vegetables.
4
Combine beans and vegetables in a large mixing bowl, season with cumin, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper to taste. Add the egg and then work the bread crumbs into the bean mixture, starting with small amounts and gradually adding more. It should hold together and have a texture similar to pie dough. If the mixture seems a little dry, add up to 1 tablespoon additional olive oil.
5
Form patties. Starting with a cold pan, saute with 1 tablespoon olive oil until golden, approximately 3 minutes on each side. Add a slice of cheddar and serve with mayonnaise.

260

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried anasazi beans (can also use canned beans) or 1 cup dried pinto bean, no soaking necessary (can also use canned beans), 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more as needed, 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced, 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Anasazi Bean Veggie Burgers falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Anasazi Bean Veggie Burgers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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