Smoky bean burgers
Chunky, smoky bean burgers that hold together properly and brown well in a pan, with no egg needed.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.10 a head
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mash the beans in a large bowl with a fork or potato masher. Leave some chunky bits for texture.
- 2
Add the onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, flour, paprika, cumin, tomato purée, soy sauce and salt. Mix well with your hands. If it feels sticky, add another spoon of breadcrumbs.
- 3
Shape into 4 thick patties. Chill for 20 minutes so they firm up.
20 min - 4
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the burgers for 5 minutes on each side until dark, crisp and heated through.
10 min - 5
Toast the buns lightly. Build with lettuce, tomato and a burger.
- 6
Serve with oven chips or a green salad.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.