Bean Burger

Bean Burger

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You’d think all vegetarian food is healthy, but the veggie options from fast-food chains can contain a surprising amount of sugar.

These homemade bean burgers are low in fat and contain kidney beans, which are an excellent source of protein and iron.

With virtually no sugar, it’s a healthy meal to enjoy any day of the week

  • 2 tins of red kidney beans in water
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 egg
  • 60g (2oz) dried breadcrumbs
  • To serve: wholemeal buns and salad

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas mark 6.
  2. Drain and mash the beans in bowl.
  3. Heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion for 3 minutes. Add the garlic pepper and carrot and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  4. Add the mashed beans, tomato puree, egg and breadcrumbs and mix well.
  5. Shape into 8 small or 4 large burgers.
  6. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until golden and crisp.

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