400gtin butterbeans(or other white beans), drained and rinsed
2tablespoonmarmite(or other yeast extract!)
1red chilliseeds removed
2tablespoonnut butter(I used cashew butter, but peanut or any other nut butter will also work well)
150gpre-cooked rice(leftover rice or a microwave pouch are ideal)
75gbreadcrumbs(roughly 2 slices of bread blitzed into crumbs)
1tablespoonrapeseed or sunflower oil
1small red onion
2garlic cloves
350gmushroomschestnut or flat mushrooms give a darker colour to the burgers
plain flourfor dusting
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan) / 400°F / Gas Mark 6.
In a blender or food processor, blitz the butterbeans, marmite, chilli and nut butter to a smooth paste. Scoop into a large bowl.
Add the rice and breadcrumbs to the bean mixture. Mash together with a fork or potato masher until fully combined.
In a large frying pan, heat a tablespoon of oil.
Peel and chop the onion and garlic finely, and add them to the pan. Cook gently for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Finely chop the mushrooms and add them to the pan. Season with a little salt and black pepper, and cook until the mushrooms have released most of their liquid, and it has bubbled away - ie. you are left with a fairly dry pan.
After they have cooled slightly, add the mushrooms & onions to the bean mixture and mix well to combine. Chill in the fridge for around 20 minutes.
Divide the mixture in to six roughly equal sections, then sprinkle a little flour over your hands, and shape the burgers. I find the best way to do this is to roll the mixture into a ball, then pat it down on a chopping board.
Oil a baking tray, and place the burgers on it, turning them over after placing them on the tray so that both sides get oiled.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown with a crispy crust.
Serve in a bun - pictured here with mashed avocado, red onion, tomato and salad.