Black Bean Burgers

• 1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 egg
• ½ cup chopped sweet yellow onion
• ½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper (or not)
• 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 Teaspoon Sriracha
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 6 hamburger buns
• Additional burger toppings like sliced tomatoes, onions, lettuce, etc. as desired.

Instructions

1. Place rinsed beans in a large bowl and mash well using a potato masher or a fork.
2. Add the egg, onion, bell pepper, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, pepper and Sriracha. Blend, using your hands, until well combined. Shape mixture into six patties.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add patties in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until each side is golden brown and cooked through. (8-10 minutes depending on the size of your patties).
4. Transfer to buns and top with additional toppings as desired. (We topped each burger with extra Sriracha, which was delicious!). Serve hot.

California quinoa salad

Copycat Whole Foods California quinoa salad recipe

Serves 6

Ingredients:

For the salad

• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 2 large fresh mangoes, diced
• 1/2 medium red onion, diced
• 2 red bell peppers, diced
• 1 small handful cilantro, roughly chopped
• 1-1/2 cups shelled edamame
• 1/2 cup organic raisins
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

For the dressing

• 2-3 limes, juiced
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1-2 teaspoons agave or honey (depending on desired taste)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, add the cooked quinoa and all of the remaining ingredients for the salad, mixing well.
2. In a small bowl, add the fresh lime juice, balsamic, agave and season with salt and pepper and mix well.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss very well. Serve immediately or keep chilled until ready to enjoy.