Veggie Burgers

Submitted by hello

"This burger won the vote in this week’s NutriPic, and these delicious veggie burgers are healthy, nutritious and super easy to make. They make a tasty alternative to beef burgers and the perfect healthy starter, lunch or main."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 1 (400 g) can kidney beans, rinsed, drained and mashed
• 280 g cooked quinoa
• 90 g ground almonds
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 (200 g) can sweetcorn

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/390°F.
2. Peel and chop the sweet potato into small chunks, then place in a pan of boiling water and simmer for 20 minutes (until softened).
3. Meanwhile mix together the cooked quinoa, mashed kidney beans, ground almonds, onion, garlic, sweetcorn and spices until fully combined.
4. Drain the potatoes, then mash and mix with the rest of the ingredients.
5. Divide the mixture into 12 equal parts and shape into round balls. Flatten then bake for 35 minutes, turning once after 20 minutes.