Black bean burgers with sweet potato fries
By OcadoLife
Published on 21 September 2022
If the weather lets you down these burgers are just as good oven-baked.Time and servings
1 hr 10 minsTotal time
6Servings
30 minsPrep time
40 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 2 400g tins black beans
- 225 g of tofu
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tsp of fennel seeds
- 1 tsp of cumin seeds
- 1 bunch of parsley, leaves chopped
- 75 g of breadcrumbs
- 50 g of vegetarian parmesan
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 kg of sweet potatoes, peeled
- 3 tbsp of vegetable oil
- 1.5 tsp of hot smoked paprika
- 150 g of mayonnaise
- 1 bunch of coriander, leaves chopped
- 25 g of pickled jalapeño, chopped (plus extra)
- 6 burger buns
Method
Step 1
Drain and rinse the black beans then spread out to dry on kitchen paper. Cut the tofu in half, wrap in kitchen paper and squeeze gently to remove excess water.Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the onion with a pinch of salt for 8-10 mins, stirring occasionally, until soft and starting to colour. Add the garlic, fennel seeds and cumin seeds and fry for a few mins. Scrape the mixture into a mixing bowl with the parsley, breadcrumbs and cheese.Step 3
Pulse the black beans and tofu in a food processor until the tofu pieces are about the size of the whole beans. Tip into the mixing bowl, stir and adjust the seasoning, then stir in the egg.Step 4
Shape the mixture into 6 burgers and place on a board lined with baking paper. Chill for 2 hrs to help them hold their shape as they cook.Step 5
Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 8. Slice the sweet potatoes into 1.5cm lengths, then cut into chips. Toss the potatoes with the vegetable oil, paprika and a pinch of salt. Roast for 20 mins until soft and catching at the edges.Step 6
Mix the mayonnaise with the chopped jalapeño and coriander in a bowl and set aside.Step 7
Barbecue the burgers for 5-8 mins each side (or brush each side with a little oil and oven bake at 220°C/200°C fan/gas 8 for 25 mins).Step 8
Toast the buns on the barbecue until charred. Top the burgers with a dollop of mayo, a slice of jalapeño and some tomato or slaw, and serve the sweet potatoes alongside.