Adzuki Beans Burger
These vegetarian adzuki beans veggie burger patties are not only healthy and protein-rich but also remarkably similar in texture and taste to ground beef patties. Give them a try!
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup Adzuki beans previously soaked for at least 5 hours (it is best to let them soak overnight)
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 carrot grated
- 1 cup iceberg lettuce chopped
- 1 egg Or for vegan version: 3 Tbsp ground flax seeds + 3 Tbsps water
- 2 Tbsps parsley fresh, chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or chickpea flour, you can also use regular wheat flour – you’ll need it if the composition is too moist
- salt and ground pepper to taste
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Mix the ground flax and water in a small bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Put the previously soaked adzuki beans in a pot and cover them with water. Let them boil for 40 minutes (or until tender) and don't forget to add 1 tsp baking soda in the water. This way the beans won't cause bloating and will get soft faster.
- When ready, drain very well the adzuki beans. Put them in a large bowl and using a vertical mixer, mash them a little. Not too much. Whole azuki beans give the burgers a very nice texture.
- Add chopped onion, parsley, grated carrot, salt, pepper, spices, egg/flax egg and chopped salad leaves. Blend them well together using a fork.
- Now, the composition has to be sticky and easy to shape the patties. If it is too moist you can add some breadcrumbs or chickpea/rice/soy flour. Start with 2 tbsps and add more if needed.
- Heat some oil in a non-stick frying pan. 1tbsp of oil is enough. Make the burger patties and put them on the pan to cook. Let them cook about 2 minutes on each side.
- Serve with anything you like. (tip: they’re great with mustard! yum!) .