Cilantro Tofu Bean Burgers

Photo: Magda

Ingredients

3 cups cooked pinto beans

6 oz firm tofu

1 egg (for vegan option substitute egg for 3 tablespoons bread crumbs

5 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1 onion finely chopped

1 small poblano pepper chopped

1 minced garlic clove

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

For the green mayo:

Small bunch of cilantro

1 garlic clove

2 green onions

3/4 cup mayo or vegenaise

1 teaspoon lime juice

Preparation

Start with the sauce. Put all the ingredients to food processor and process until smooth.

For the burgers put beans, egg and tofu to a food processor and process until smooth. If you processor is small and not very powerful like mine, you might want to do it in portions.

Meanwhile saute the onion, poblano pepper and garlic until soft. Season with salt.

In a bowl combine burger mix with cilantro, sauteed onions and peppers, Salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika and breadcrumbs. Mix well. If necessary add more bread crumbs.

Form uniform patties and fry on a greased grilling pan on both sides. Be very gentle when turning over because they might break easily.

Serve on a bun with some green mayo.