Stan Adler, Chairman and Creative Director

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa prepared as per box instructions
• 15-oz. can of black beans
• 2 cups diced onions
• 1 cup diced pepper (any color)
• 1/2 cup cooked corn (canned — 4 oz.)
• 1 1/2 cups flavored breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup arugula
• 1/4 cup basil
• 2 beaten eggs
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano

Equipment

• Non-stick pan, bowl

Yields

• 20 burgers

Steps

1. Saute onions, pepper, corn, arugula and basil until soft.
2. Mash beans and quinoa in a bowl.
3. Add breadcrumbs, eggs, spices and sautéed onions, pepper, corn, arugula and basil.
4. Form into patties and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Place in a pan on medium/low heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil or bake at 400° on cookie sheet with parchment paper until browned (about 15 minutes). Flip and bake the other side for 10 more minutes.

Sauce

• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 tablespoon horseradish sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic