Vegan Spicy Bean Burger with Salad

Step by step method

• Step 1

  Preheat oven to 200c/180c fan/gas mark 6.

• Step 2

  Wash, peel and finely grate the carrot. Coarsely chop the pumpkin seeds.

• Step 3

  Drain the beans and put 3/4 into a bowl and coarsely mash with a fork. Add the grated carrot, pumpkin seeds and oats. Mix together the add in the olive oil and all the spices, a pinch of salt, add the remaining whole beans then mix again.

• Step 4

  To make the patty, divide the mix into 2 portions, wet your hands and roll and flatten the mix gently to make a 2cm thick patty. Place the patties on a non stick baking tray and cook for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, turning over once.

• Step 5

  Empty your salad into a bowl, add the balsamic vinegar, mix and serve on a plate with the burgers.