Quinoa Mushroom Sliders

Step 1

To prepare the pickled radishes, dissolve sugar, salt and vinegar in the hot water. Add radishes, stir well and set aside

Step 2

To prepare the sliders, mince mushrooms in a food processor. Heat 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil in a non stick skillet. Add minced mushrooms and cook over medium high heat, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, or until the water has evaporated and they look dry

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine cooked mushrooms, cooked quinoa, mashed beans, cilantro, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, salt and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are ell incorporated

Step 4

Working with 1/4 cup at a time, carefully form 12 sliders (the mixture will be very delicate)

Step 5

Place sliders on a baking sheet lined with a greased parchment paper and place it in the freezer for 10 minutes (if you can't fit a baking sheet in your freezer, use a large plate and then transfer the sliders to a baking sheet before placing them in the oven)

Step 6

In the meantime, preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly brush the top of the sliders with oil and bake for 30 minutes. Very carefully turn them over and bake for another 15 minutes

Step 7

In the meantime, prepare the peanut sauce. Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use

Step 8

To prepare the caramelized scallions, heat oil in a large non stick skillet. Add scallions and salt and cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, stirring often

Step 9

To assemble the sliders, spread peanut sauce in the bottom half of the bun, carefully put a slider on top add peanut sauce, a few pickled radishes and some caramelized scallions