Lunch: Black Bean-Quinoa Burgers with Spicy Mayo, Avocado, and Mango

Recipe by Anna Watson Carl This hearty protein-packed patty is topped with an addictive spicy mayo, mellowed by sweet mango. To save time, cook quinoa a day or two in advance and store in the fridge.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Black Bean-Quinoa Burgers with Spicy Mayo, Avocado, and Mango

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. black beans
1/4 c. finely chopped cilantro
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1 clove garlic
1 c. cooked quinoa, cooled
kosher salt
Black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 1/2 tsp. old bay
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. Hot sauce
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted
Avocado slices, for serving
Mango slices, for serving
Arugula, for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a food processor, combine beans, cilantro, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and garlic and pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky. Transfer mixture into a large bowl and add cooked quinoa. Season with salt and pepper.
Add egg into bean mixture until fully combined. Using your hands, divide mixture into 4 balls. Place on a large plate and gently flatten slightly to form patties. Cover with plastic wrap and transfer to the fridge for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Old Bay, lemon juice, and hot sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large, ovenproof nonstick pan. Sear burgers for 2 minutes per side, then place in oven for 10-12 minutes (or until cooked through).
Serve burgers on hamburger buns with a dollop of spicy mayonnaise and top with avocado, mango, and arugula.

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