Veggie Bean Burgers

Homemade vegetable and bean burgers that can be baked or frozen, perfect for serving in pittas or flatbreads.

Vegetarian Healthy Beans Kid Friendly Budget

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

245.1

kcal / serving

980.5 kcal total

Carbs

29g

per serving

116.1 g total

Fat

10.6g

per serving

42.2 g total

Protein

8.5g

per serving

34 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

burgers

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

Tahini

Optional

Fruits

squeeze

Lemon Juice

To taste

LegumesPulses

400

Chickpeas

Drained and rinsed; or other beans like borlotti, kidney or butterbeans

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

Crushed

pinch

Cumin

Or coriander, paprika, or mild chilli flakes; to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

Freshly ground

tbsp

Sesame Seed

Or breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for coating; optional

OilsFats

Olive Oil

Or sunflower or vegetable oil

Vegetables

300

Vegetables

Cooked and mashed; such as carrot, squash, potato, sweet potato or parsnip

Method

Add the mashed vegetables, garlic, and optional tahini or spices to the beans.

Mix well and season with lemon juice, spices, or pepper to taste.

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Mash the beans or chickpeas thoroughly in a bowl using a masher or hand mixer.

Roll the mixture into four balls with wet hands and flatten them slightly.

Coat the burgers in seeds or crumbs if desired and place on an oiled baking tray.

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through, then cool slightly before serving.