Veggie burgers with melting cheese recipe

Name: Veggie burgers with melting cheese recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g (14.1oz) can aduki beans, drained; 2 carrots, grated; 1 small onion, grated; 30 g (1.1oz) chopped mixed nuts; 85 g (3oz) fresh breadcrumbs; 1 tsp dried mixed herbs; 1 tbsp mushroom ketchup or Worcestershire sauce; 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 small egg, beaten; 1 cup sunflower oil, for frying; 4 burger buns, cut in half; 1 cup tomato ketchup or sweet chilli sauce; 4 slices Swiss cheese; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1 cup French fries and coleslaw, to serve

Servings: persons

400 g (14.1oz) can aduki beans, drained
2 carrots, grated
1 small onion, grated
30 g (1.1oz) chopped mixed nuts
85 g (3oz) fresh breadcrumbs
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
1 tbsp mushroom ketchup or Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small egg, beaten
1 cup sunflower oil, for frying
4 burger buns, cut in half
1 cup tomato ketchup or sweet chilli sauce
4 slices Swiss cheese
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup French fries and coleslaw, to serve

1
Mash the beans well in a bowl with a potato masher or fork.
2
Add the carrots, onion, nuts, breadcrumbs, mixed herbs, mushroom ketchup, and some salt and pepper.
3
Combine thoroughly, then mix with just enough of the beaten egg to bind the mixture together.
4
Shape the mixture into 4 burgers, place on baking parchment on a plate, and chill for 30 minutes to firm up.
5
Heat enough oil to cover the base of a large non-stick frying pan.
6
Fry the burgers over a moderate heat for 67 minutes on each side until golden brown.
7
Drain on kitchen paper.
8
Preheat the grill.
9
Toast the buns on the cut sides only.
10
Spread with some tomato ketchup.
11
Remove the bun tops from the grill pan, place the burgers on top of the bases, then add a slice of cheese.
12
Flash under the grill until the cheese starts to melt.
13
Top with some sliced tomatoes and a little shredded lettuce.
14
Quickly place the bun tops in place, either completely on top or at a jaunty angle, and serve with French fries and coleslaw.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 g (14.1oz) can aduki beans, drained, 2 carrots, grated, 1 small onion, grated, 30 g (1.1oz) chopped mixed nuts, and more.

Yes, Veggie burgers with melting cheese recipe falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!