Monday, February 1, 2010

Spicy Adzuki Bean Burgers

Adzuki Bean Burgers


Adzuki beans are small red beans that originated in China. They are a staple of the macrobiotic diet, and they are a good source of magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese and B vitamins. Adzuki beans have been called the "weight loss bean," since they are low in calories and fat, yet high in nutrition.

Ingredients:

  • 2 C cooked adzuki beans*
  • 1 T extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 green bell pepper
  • 1/2 yellow or white onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • egg replacer for one egg**
  • 1/2 C panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 t onion powder
  • 1/2 t garlic powder
  • 1 t cumin
  • 1 t chili powder
  • 1 t vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • salt & pepper to taste

Preparation:

  1. Saute onion, green bell pepper and garlic in extra virgin olive oil, plus salt and pepper to taste, over low heat until softened.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  4. Meanwhile, mash beans in a large mixing bowl.
  5. When onion/pepper/garlic mixture cools, add to beans.
  6. Add remainder of ingredients and mix well with your hands. Divide into four large patties.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes on each side.
  8. Top with favorite burger toppings and enjoy.

Notes:


*You can substitute any cooked beans (black, kidney, etc.) for the adzuki beans, if you have trouble finding them.
**I used EnerG egg replacer. You could also use 2 T potato starch, 1/4 cup canned pumpkin or squash, or 1 T ground flax seed mixed with a couple T of water.


Adzuki Bean Burgers