I have wanted to try making these kidney bean burgers for a while, and the other Saturday I actually got to do so. It is a recipe from the Blog "A Girl Called Jack" I have mentioned about her before.
The recipe makes four burgers, I froze three and have just one left now. You just take them out of the freezer and cook them in some olive oil, they cook well.
Here is the recipe:
Carrot, Cumin and Kidney Bean Burger
1 Carrot grated
1 Onion finely chopped
Handful of coriander, freshly chopped (I did not have any of this)
Teaspoon of cumin
I Can of kidney beans (approx 1 lb can/tin)
Splash of oil
Teaspoon flour
1. Drain and rinse the kidney beans in cold water to wash away the tinned taste. Put in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for ten minutes to soften.
2. In a saucepan, add the finely chopped onion, grated carrot, cumin and coriander. Drizzle a little oil over and cook gently on a low heat to soften.
3. When the kidney beans have heated through and softened, drain and add to the carrots and onions. Mash together with a masher or a fork until you have a smooth-ish puree, (like a mashed potato consistency). Stir in a heaped teaspoon of flour.
4. Heat a little oil in a frying pan on a medium heat. With floured hands, shape some of the mixture into a ball, about the size of a golf ball. (I divided the mixture into four) Place in the oil and flatten gently, with a fork to make the burger shape. Cook for a few minutes on one side , before turning over gently. Handle with care while cooking.
5. When cooked on both sides serve hot.
I served mine on a bun with lettuce a little mayo and chutney.
Healthy and a frugal easy alternative. I really like this recipe. A lot cheaper than buying vege burgers already made.
Christy
These look delicious! I was just wondering what to make for dinner tonight and these look like the perfect thing. I have a question though - what size of canned beans do you use?
ReplyDeleteHi Kristie,
DeleteThat would be approx 1 lb tin of kidney beans.
I made these tonight and they were great!
DeleteLooks yummy...I definetly will try!!
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