Adzuki Bean Burger with Wedges

Serves 1 | Prep time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 30 mins

INGREDIENTS

Burger Patty

• 1/2 cup cooked/canned adzuki beans, rinsed & drained
• 1/4 red onion, finely diced
• 1/2 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 Tbsp wheat germ
• 1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 2 tsp ground flaxseeds
• 1 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce

Potato Wedges

• 1 large potato (or two small ones), peeled & cut into wedges
• 1/4 – 1/2 tsp cayenne powder (spiciness depends on your taste)
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp dried parsley (or other herb of choice)
• pinch iodised salt (optional)

To Serve

• 1 wholemeal bread roll
• 1 Tbsp hummus
• 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 a tomato, sliced
• 2-3 avocado slices (optional)

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 180C / 335F and have a baking sheet ready.
2. In a bowl, combine potato wedges with cumin, cayenne, dried herb and salt (optional). Place wedges on baking sheet and roast in oven for 30 minutes, turning them halfway through.
3. While wedges are roasting, mash the beans well and blend in all the other patty ingredients, adding a little water if the mixture is too dry.
4. Shape into a patty and fry on both sides until cooked through.
5. Assemble patty in a wholemeal roll with hummus, spinach and tomato, and serve with a side of potato wedges.