Veggie burgers

Veggie burgers

Just a few ingredients make really tasty meat-free burgers. A crisp side salad is all that is needed with the burgers in their sesame-topped buns.

Ingredients
Serves: 4 

  • 2½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 300 g (10½ oz) carrots, coarsely grated
  • 300 g (10½ oz) courgettes, coarsely grated
  • 1½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1½ tsp ground coriander
  • 3 tbsp wholenut peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  • 100 g (3½ oz) fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • salt and pepper
  • To serve
  • 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup, chutney or relish
  • 4 sesame burger buns
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
  • 4 iceberg lettuce leaves, shredded
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced

Method
Prep:40min  ›  Cook:10min  ›  Ready in:50min 

  1. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add the onion and garlic, and cook over a moderate heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and beginning to brown. Add the carrots and courgettes, and fry for a further 10 minutes, stirring, until the vegetables have softened.
  2. Stir in the ground cumin and coriander, the peanut butter, fresh coriander and seasoning to taste, and mix well. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Mix in the breadcrumbs and egg until thoroughly combined. The mixture should bind together well. Shape the mixture into 4 thick burgers about 10 cm (4 in) in diameter.
  4. Wipe out the pan with kitchen paper, then add and heat the remaining 1/2 tbsp of oil. Fry the burgers over a low to moderate heat for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they are firm and golden.
  5. To serve, stir the tomatoes and ketchup together with seasoning to taste. Split the burger buns in half horizontally and toast the cut sides. Spread 1 tsp mayonnaise, if using, on each bun, then add some lettuce and a burger to each. Spread with the tomato mixture and top with the shallot slices. Replace the tops of the buns and serve.

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