Spicy Veggie Burgers
Makes 4 burgers (2 per person)
Ingredients - Spice paste
2 spring onions chopped
1cm piece of fresh ginger, chopped
3 garlic cloves chopped
½ a small onion chopped
1 chilli, deseeded
1tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp tamari soy sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp dried thyme
2tsp xylitol or coconut sugar
1tsp ground allspice
Ingredients - Burgers
1 x 400g cooked red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
100g gluten free oats
1tbsp flaxseed soaked in 2tbsp water
sea salt and black pepper
Your choice of salad
Method
1. Place the ingredients for the jerk paste in a food processor and process to form a thick paste.
2. Add the beans and oats and flaxseed and blend briefly to combine everything but keep some texture. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Divide the mixture into 4, then wet your hands and shape into burgers.
4. To cook, preheat the grill. Place on a non-stick baking tray, then grill for 5-8 mins on each side until golden and crisp. Alternatively, if you prefer, bake them for 20 minutes at 200C, Gas mark 6
5. Serve with salad and enjoy!