Black Bean Burgers

Provides
4.5 serves of whole grain Each serve is 16g of whole grain. GLNC recommends 3 serves daily.

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup wholemeal couscous
• 1 zucchini, grated
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1/2 cup sweetcorn
• 1 x 400g can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 egg
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander
• 6 wholemeal rolls
• 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 small red onion, finely sliced
• 1 cucumber, finely sliced
• 1/4 cup natural Greek yoghurt

Method

1. Cook the couscous according to packet directions. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes.
2. In a medium saucepan, cook the zucchini, carrot and sweetcorn until no moisture remains.
3. Place black beans and egg in a food processor and process until pureed. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in the couscous, vegetables, spring onions and coriander.  Shape into 6 patties and grill or cook in a non-stick frying pan.
4. Make the burgers by layering lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber and couscous patties and a dollop of yoghurt between the rolls.