Spinach, cheese and bean burger
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
6 minutes
Total Time
16 minutes
Background
This Italian-style spinach, cheese and bean burger is tasty vegetarian version. It's super easy to make, perfect for parties or meat-free days. You can make them gluten-free by using rice based "bread-crumbs", or just use boiled rice.
Ingredients
- 250g baby spinach
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 leeks, white part only
- 1 can (400g) of white beans(e.g. cannellini)
- 4 Tbsp chopped dried tomatoes (in oil)
- 30g breadcrumbs
- 50g grated hard cheese
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Put the spinach in a sieve then pour boiling water over it. When cooled, squeeze the water out with your hands, then chop finely.
- Drain the beans and coarsely mash with a fork.
- Thinly slice the leeks, then gently cook in the oil until soft. Let it cool.
- Combine everything together in a large bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Form 4 large or 6 small balls from the mixture. Press these slightly between your palms - then put them on a plate and rest in the refrigerator - for about 15-20 minutes - if time allows.
- Pan-fry the patties in hot oil on each side until golden brown (about 3 minutes) - or put them under the grill in the oven, turning over once.
- Serve them in a bun or wrap with salad and condiments.
Tips
- Spice it up with couple of pinches of cayenne pepper or dried chillie flakes.
- The cheese can be basic Cheddar or Emmental - or use more healthy versions such as goat or sheep cheese!
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