Day 5: Supper – Beetroot, Bean & Sweetcorn Burgers

Hearty, vibrant veggie burgers made with fresh beans, sweetcorn, and beetroot—perfect for a wholesome, protein-rich meal.

Ingredients

For the burgers:

• 1½ cups fresh beans (boiled and mashed)
• ½ medium onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 small beetroot, grated
• ½ cup fresh sweetcorn
• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ cup flour
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• Oil for frying

To Serve (optional):

• 4 burger buns or slices of bread
• Tomato ketchup or sweet chili sauce
• 3–4 lettuce leaves
• 1–2 tomatoes, sliced

Method

1. Prepare the base:
   • Boil the fresh beans until soft, then mash them in a large mixing bowl.
   • Grate the beetroot and add it to the mashed beans.
   • Stir in the sweetcorn, diced onion, and crushed garlic.
2. Mix the flavours:
   • Add ground flaxseed, coriander powder, rosemary, smoked paprika, and soy sauce.
   • Mix everything thoroughly.
3. Bind and shape:
   • Add flour gradually and mix until the mixture holds together well.
   • Divide the mixture and shape into 4–6 burgers.
4. Cook the burgers:
   • Heat a little oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
   • Cook the burgers for about 4–5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and firm.
5. Assemble your burgers (optional):
   • Toast your burger buns or bread.
   • Add a lettuce leaf, tomato slice, and your cooked burger.
   • Top with ketchup or sweet chili sauce.

Tips
For extra firmness, chill the burgers in the fridge for 30 minutes before frying.