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 fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health and fertility 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.

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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