Halloumi Burger
A delicious Mediterranean inspired vegetarian burger perfect for midweek summer eating.
Equipment
- skillet or frying pan
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese grated
- 1 medium zucchini grated and squeeze as much liquid out as possible
- 1 15 oz can white beans or chickpeas drained, rinsed, patted dry and mashed
- 2 spring onions finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½-1 teaspoon each sea salt and black pepper or as needed halloumi cheese is brined and salty so use added salt as needed
- ½ cup ground almond flour for binding
- 1-2 tablespoons ground flax or a.p flour for binding as needed** see notes
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes optional
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Add Ons
- 4-5 brioche or buns of your choice
- 1 large fresh tomato sliced
- ½ small onion sliced
- 1-2 small avocado mashed
- handful of spinach or lettuce or sprouts
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl mash the white beans really well. Add the grated halluomi cheese, chopped green onions, spice +seasonings, almond flour and grated zucchini. Mix well. The mixture should be firm to the touch.
- Put the bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes for the mixture to firm up. This step is essential so the almond flour and beans will absorb some of the moisture. If the mixture still feels a bit loose add some a. p flour a teaspoon at a time until it feels firm to the touch.
- Divide the mixture into 4-6 patties to your desired thickness. And chill for another 10 minutes in the fridge.
- While the patties chill make the extras. Toast the brioche buns on a hot skillet until golden and slightly charred. Mash the avocado, slice the tomato and onion.
- Heat the skillet to medium-low and add tablespoon of olive oil. Once warm place the patties and allow them to fry on medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Do not crank up the heat or the patties will burn and the inside will remain uncooked.
Assemble
- Once the patties are cooked and the brioche is toasted. Assemble the burger starting with mashed avocado, patty, tomato, onion and finally sprouts. For added flavor a small squeeze of sriracha or harissa is delicious. Enjoy
Notes
Make sure you squeeze as much moisture out of the zucchini once grated.
Add ground flax or a.p flour as needed to help bind the mixture. The amount depends on the moisture content of the zucchini.
The patties and brioche brown very quickly so make sure your heat is on medium and don't walk away while the cook.
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