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Beetroot and Walnut burgers


These wonderful beetroot burgers are always so popular in our café, so here is an easier version that still tastes fab. In this version we make a simple cashew feta that adds great flavour and texture to the burgers. They go great served with your favourite hummus and a quick salad.

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Ingredients
 

  • 30 g cashew nuts
  • 200 g uncooked beetroot
  • 70 g walnuts
  • 40 g vegan cheddar cheese
  • 3 scallions
  • 10 g fresh mint
  • 1/2 lemon (juice)
  • 50 g fresh breadcrumbs
  • 75 g hummus

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C fan/200°C/gas 6. Line two baking trays with baking parchment.
  • Put the cashew nuts into a bowl and cover with boiling water, then leave to soak for 10 minutes.
  • Wash the beetroot and remove any dirt and blemishes, then peel and grate into a bowl. Finely chop the spring onions. Roughly chop the walnuts and put them on one of the baking trays. Bake for 6–7 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  • Heat a non-stick frying pan on a medium heat. Once hot, add 1 table spoon of olive oil along with the beetroot, scallions and 1 teaspoon of salt and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring regularly. Remove and put into a large bowl to cool.
  • Grate the cheese and finely chop the mint leaves.
  • Drain and rinse the cashew nuts and put them into a food processor with the tofu, 2 tablespoons of oil, half the lemon juice, 1⁄4 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of black pepper. Blend until smooth, then add to the grated beetroot along with the cheese, walnuts, breadcrumbs, the rest of the lemon juice, the mint, 1⁄2 teaspoon of salt and 1⁄4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  • Mix well, then divide the mixture into 4 even portions and shape into burgers. Place on the second lined baking tray and bake for 25 minutes.Remove and serve with hummus on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 12gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 346mgPotassium: 375mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 231IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 3mg

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