Ingredients
1 cup dried Anasazi 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 carrots, diced
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg
Approximately 1 cup dried bread crumbs
Preparation
Step 1 Distinctive-looking Anasazi beans have a unique, slightly nutty flavor and firm texture. To make their popular bean burger, first cook the beans in water with a pinch of salt for about an hour until soft but not mushy.
Step 2 Coarsely chop the drained and cooled beans in a food processor, using only a couple of pulses. Or, break up the beans using your hands. Add the sauteed veggies to the chopped beans and then add the egg, seasonings and bread crumbs.
Step 3 After forming the patties, saute them in canola oil until they’re golden, about 3 minutes on each side over medium high heat. Add a slice of cheddar and finish the bean burger in a 400 degree oven for 2 or 3. minutes.
