Kale and bean burger recipe

Mmm this awesome kale and bean burger recipe from Mira Manek has really got our mouths watering! Burger, plus kale? Yes please!

Ingredients (Makes 3-4 burger patties)

2tbsp oil

2 onions

2 cloves garlic

¼tsp turmeric

60g kale, very finely chopped

230g black beans/ kidney beans, 1 tin

130g sweet potato

½tsp salt

½tsp paprika

½ curry powder

½tsp black pepper

1tbsp corn flour

Method

Start by removing the skin of the sweet potato and steaming the sweet potato for 10-15 minutes.

While this is steaming, chop the onions, warm the oil in a medium to large pan on low heat and add the onions. Let the onions cook for a few minutes until slightly brown, add the grated or chopped garlic, then stir in the turmeric.

You can now add the kale, stir together for a couple of minutes before adding the black beans, using a fork to mash them a little before placing in the pan. The sweet potato should now be steamed. If not completely cooked and soft, leave for longer. Now mash the sweet potato flesh before placing into the pan and mixing in.

Now add the salt, curry powder, paprika and black pepper and stir thoroughly. Let the mixture cool a little for a few minutes so you can form the patties with your hands.

Heat 1 teaspoon of oil on a flat-based pan on low heat, sprinkle a little cornflour on both sides of the burger patties and place the patties on the pan.

Let these cook for 5-7 minutes, turning the patties every 30 seconds or so. If the pan is small, cook two patties together so there is enough space to flip them.

Slice the sweet potato into wedges without removing the skin. Mix all the ingredients with the sweet potato together in a mixing bowl and place under the grill for around 10-15 minutes, checking and turning the wedges every few minutes, careful they don’t burn.

Mix together all the ingredients for the sauce and serve the patties with the sauce and sweet potatoes.

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