Spicy Bean Burger

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan) / 400°F / Gas Mark 6.

2. In a blender or food processor, blitz the butterbeans, marmite, chilli and nut butter to a smooth paste. Scoop into a large bowl.

3. Add the rice and breadcrumbs to the bean mixture. Mash together with a fork or potato masher until fully combined.

4. In a large frying pan, heat a tablespoon of oil.

5. Peel and chop the onion and garlic finely, and add them to the pan. Cook gently for 3-4 minutes until softened.

6. Finely chop the mushrooms and add them to the pan. Season with a little salt and black pepper, and cook until the mushrooms have released most of their liquid, and it has bubbled away - ie. you are left with a fairly dry pan.

7. After they have cooled slightly, add the mushrooms & onions to the bean mixture and mix well to combine. Chill in the fridge for around 20 minutes.

8. Divide the mixture in to six roughly equal sections, then sprinkle a little flour over your hands, and shape the burgers. I find the best way to do this is to roll the mixture into a ball, then pat it down on a chopping board.