SUPERFOOD BURGER

A low fat burger which is high in protein, fibre and is gluten free. It is also high in magnesium, potassium and iron. This burger is also high in calcium whilst being gluten free so is perfect for vegans or those who are lactose intolerant; all thanks to Quinoa.

Make this superfood burger with lentils, chopping onion and garlic to add some flavour. A dash of soy will crisp the outside when fried. If you are vegan, use an egg free replacer to bind the ingredients, such as soy flour or mashed tofu. 

Ingredients list: for 2 burgers

100g dry quinoa

50g mushed borlotti beans

1 egg (or 1 tbsp soy flour, 2 tbsp mashed tofu)

Half an onion

1 tbsp garlic powder or 1 fresh garlic clove

Cooking instructions:

Boil water and add quinoa to simmer for 15 minutes

Microwave borlotti beans for 1.5 minutes then drain and mash
Simmer the quinoa for 5 minutes

Fry the chopped onion in a separate frying pan then add to the mixture with an egg (or the egg replacer)

Mix the ingredients together and squeeze into circular shapes. You can use a tin lid or a shape cutter to make the burger shapes in the frying pan before cooking

Fry the burgers for a good 5 minutes. The burgers should be crispy and browned on the outside

Serve warm

Serving recommendations:

Serve with guacamole, roasted sweet potato wedges, portobello mushrooms and/or large globe tomatoes.