Recipe: Macadamia Crusted Black Bean Burgers

Recipe

Macadamia Crusted Black Bean Burgers

Runner Up, 1996 Bays English Muffin Contest

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by Virginia Moon

Crust

1/2 Bays English Muffin, cut in cubes
1/3 cup Macadamia nuts, lightly chopped

Burgers

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
2 green onions, chopped
4 Bays English Muffins, split and toasted
Pineapple Mayonnaise (recipe follows)
Shredded green leaf lettuce

For crust: Combine muffin cubes and chopped macadamia nuts in food processor. Process with on/off pulses until mixture is in crumbs. Spread crumb mixture in a plate and set aside.

For burgers: Mash beans in a large bowl. Stir in flour, mustard, tomato paste, salt, garlic, cumin, oats, rice and green onion; combine thoroughly. Form into 4 patties to fit muffins. Place patties in crumb mixture, turning to coat. Brush excess back onto plate. Grill or pan-fry burgers 3 to 5 minutes per side over medium-high heat until deep golden brown.

Arrange 2 muffin halves on plate for each serving. Spread muffins with pineapple mayonnaise. Top with shredded lettuce and bean burger. Cover with remaining muffin half.