Try a new twist on veggie burgers with this easy baked bean burger recipe, made with mashed potato, herbs and budget-friendly baked beans. Add chilli for an extra kick of heat and top each burger with a slice of Cheddar cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and stack in buns with pickle, lettuce and tomato.
1½ tbsp olive oil
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1½ tsp dried mixed herbs
½ tsp crushed chillies (optional)
420g of Lodi Baked Beans, ½ mashed with a fork, ½ kept whole
50g fresh breadcrumbs
300g cold mashed potato
15g fresh parsley, finely chopped
60g mature Cheddar, cut into 4 slices
4 soft white rolls, split and lightly toasted
2 tbsp sandwich pickle
1 Little Gem lettuce, leaves separated
1 salad tomato, sliced
chips or sweet potato wedges, to serve (optional)
1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan over a low heat and fry the onion for 5 mins. Stir in the dried herbs and chillies (if using) and cook for 2 mins. Transfer to a bowl and add the beans, breadcrumbs, potato and parsley. Mix well, then lightly dampen your hands and shape the mixture into 4 equal patties. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper and chill in the fridge for 10 mins.
2. Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C and line a baking sheet with nonstick baking paper. Transfer the burgers to the sheet, brush with the remaining oil and bake for 20 mins or until piping hot.
3. Season with salt, pepper and chilli flakes.
4. Top each burger with cheese; return to the oven for 3 mins or until melted. Serve in the rolls with the pickle, lettuce and tomato, and chips alongside, if you like.
5. Serve on buns with ketchup and enjoy.
6. This recipe serves 4 people.