Quick bite recipe: How to make these delicious might vegan bean burgers

The burgers can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for a couple of days before cooking, or you can freeze uncooked burgers for up to one month.

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Serves: 4

You’ll need

• 2 tbsp milled Chia Bia chia seed, plus 6 tbsp water
• 250g canned black beans, drained weight
• 150g canned borlotti beans, drained weight
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 30g gluten-free oat flour; oats ground to flour
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Method

1. 1. Mix together the Milled Chia Seed and water to make chia “eggs” and set to one side for five minutes.
   2. Meanwhile, blitz the beans to a coarse paste consistency leaving a few beans here and there intact.
   3. Add tomato paste, oat flour, garlic powder and all seasonings to the beans, along with the chia “eggs” and mix well to combine.
   4. Divide the mixture into four large patties. If you have time, chill for an hour before cooking, but if you’re short on time you can cook them straight away.
   5. You can cook them in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes at 180C; fry them in a pan for about four minutes on either side; grill them; or pop them in the oven for about 15-18 minutes at 180C. All the options!
   6. Serve in your buns, with toppings and condiments.

The Chia Bia range is available at chiabia.com and Holland & Barrett