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Fresh As Burger

This a a fresh and easy vegetarian burger made by our production staff. We though we would share their comments on why they decided to make the burger for our Monday lunches.

"After NZ's miserable world cupp loss, there was only one lunch option for a couple of Kiwi blokes. Not fish and chups but burgers. "

Chefs : Dom and Jez from Loving Earth production team.

Fresh As Burger

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SERVES 4

ingredients

4 tbsp mayonaise (vegan)
1 red onion
340g can sweetcorn
2 brown onions
1 beetroot
400g can chickpeas
½ bunch coriander
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp ground cumin
zest of 1 lemon
3 heaped tsp plain flour
sea salt
Coconut Oil see product
1 small round lettuce
tomato ketchup
4 x burgers buns

method

Step 1Firstly up cook the beets for 20-40 mins (depending on size) in boiling water until soft. Slice evenly.
Step 2Drain and place the chickpeas and sweetcorn into a food processor. Pick the coriander and add half to the processor along with all the stalks.
Step 3Add spices, lemon zest, flour and a pinch of salt and pulse, leaving chunks for texture.
Step 4On a flour dusted surface, divide and shape the mixture into 4 evenly sized patties, about 2cm thick.
Step 5Place on a tray and put in a fridge for about 30 minutes to firm up.
Step 6Heat a splash of coconut oil in in a large frying panover a medioum heat. Once hot add patties and cook through, turning halfway.
Step 7Meanwhile wash and spin four nice lettuce leaves. Finely slice tomatoes and red onion.
Step 8Slice up the brown onion and fry in oil over a medium heat . Stir in a tsp of Coconut Sugar until caramalized.
Step 9Toast the bun under a warm grill. Squeeze a large dollop of mayonaise on each bun then layer over a couple of slices of tomato, a lettuce leaf, the veggie pattie, beets and finally top with the caramalized onion.
Step 10ENJOY!!