Chilli (non) carne burgers with avo smash

Ingredients:

Bean patties:

• 2 cans (410g each) red kidney or black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 Tbsp (30ml) olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 large red pepper, diced
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• ½ Tbsp (7ml) each ground coriander, cumin and smoked paprika
• 1 Tbsp (15ml) each Worcestershire sauce and tomato sauce
• ½ cup (125ml) PnP bakery fresh breadcrumbs
• 1-2 discs (60-80g each) regular or plant-based feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 large egg

Avo smash:

• 2 avocados
• Juice (60ml) and grated peel of 1 lemon
• Salt and milled pepper
• ½ tsp (3ml) smoked paprika
• Handful fresh coriander
• A few dashes Tabasco (optional)
• 4 burger buns, sliced tomato and baby gem lettuce, for serving

Method:

1. Place beans on kitchen paper and dry well.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion and peppers for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
3. Add garlic, spices and sauces and cook for a minute.
4. Mix onion mixture with beans and remaining patty ingredients.
5. Blitz mixture in batches to a coarse crumb – it shouldn’t turn into mash or purée.
6. Shape into four patties and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
7. Pan-fry over high heat for 3-4 minutes a side.
8. Smash avocado and combine with remaining ingredients.
9. Top buns with tomato and lettuce, patties and avocado smash.