Ultimate Spicy Bean Burger

Ingredients

• 1 head Cauliflower
• Cored And Roughly Chopped
• 5 Medium-sized Carrots
• Peeled And Roughly Chopped
• 1 can (7 Oz./200g Size) Tomato Puree
• 1 Egg
• Whisked
• 2 Tablespoons Flour
• 1/2 cubes Vegetable Stock
• 1 bunch Coriander/Cilantro
• Finely Chopped
• 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 Onion
• Diced Or Very Finely Chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic (crushed Or Finely Chopped)
• 1 Chilli (hot Pepper)
• Finely Chopped
• 1 can (8 Oz./240g Size) Kidney Beans
• Drained And Rinsed
• 1 can (14 Oz./400g Size) Chickpeas
• Drained And Rinsed
• Hamburger Buns
• Number Depends On Size Of Patties You Make
• Optional Burger Toppings

Instructions

1. 1.
2. Boil cauliflower and carrots for around 15 minutes or until soft, then pour the water off.
3. Process them in a food processor or mash them to your desired thickness.
4. 2.
5. Stir in tomato puree, egg and flour then crumble in the stock cube.
6. 3.
7. Add fresh cilantro/coriander, chili powder and seasoning to taste.
8. 4.
9. In a skillet over medium heat, saute the onion, garlic and chili pepper.
10. When slightly golden, stir them into the cauliflower and carrot mixture.
11. 5.
12. Toss in the kidney beans and chickpeas.
13. 6.
14. Use a spoon or spatula and your fingers to form the mixture into your preferred size of patties.
15. 7.
16. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
17. Fry the patties for a couple of minutes on each side until slightly brown, handling the burgers gently so the mixture doesnt fall apart.
18. 8.
19. Serve in a lightly toasted bun with cheese, salsa, rocket salad, chopped tomato or avocado.