This mouthwateringly delicious fonio burger is plant-based, nutritious and packed with flavour. The patties are seasoned with a moreish mixture of roasted sweet veg and chilli oil, which complements the mild nutty flavour of the fonio. The result is a perfectly balanced sweet and savoury burger that is delicate, moist and crispy at the same time.
Ingredients
For the burgers:
- 1 sweet potato, peeled & chopped
- 1 small onion, peeled & sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled & whole
- 2 tbsp chilli oil
- 2 vegan eggs
- 2 tbsp flour
- 3 tbsp breadcrumbs
- ½ cup rolled oats
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Aduna Fonio Super Grain, cooked
- Vegetable oil for frying
To serve:
- Burger bun, lightly grilled
- Smashed avocado
- Lettuce
- Sliced tomato or sweet pepper
- Gherkins
Method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C. Place the sweet potato, onion and garlic onto a baking tray, coat with the chilli oil and bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Transfer the cooled baked ingredients along with the eggs, flour, breadcrumbs, oats, salt and pepper into a food processor. Pulse until combined, taking care not to over mix. Add the cooked fonio and mix with a spoon to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Form 2-4 burger patties from the mix.
- Heat the frying pan with the oil, fry the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side on medium heat, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve on grilled burger buns with your favourite toppings. We like ours with smashed avocado, lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced sweet pepper and gherkins.
