Kumara vege burgers with avocado salsa

Author: Rebecca Johnston

Photographer: Devin Hart

Serves: 4

Time to make: 30 mins

Ingredients

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Burger patties
spray oil
2 cups cooked kumarasweet-potatoX, mashed
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, steamed
1 teaspoon Tuscan seasoning
1 teaspoon basil pesto
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Salsa
1 avocado, chopped
¼ cup spring onions, chopped
½ cup tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons fresh coriandercilantroX, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 wholegrain buns
4 iceberg lettuce leaves, washed
8 slices beetrootbeetsX (from a can)

Instructions

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1 In a large bowl combine all burger ingredients except sesame seeds. Mix well and use wet hands to shape 4 patties. Sprinkle with sesame seeds on both sides and place in fridge to chill for 5 minutes.

2 Combine all salsa ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mix well until combined. Set aside.

3 Heat a non-stick frying pan and spray with oil. Fry patties until golden brown on both sides.

4 Cut rolls in half and layer with pattie, lettuce, beetroot and top with salsa.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free seasoning, pesto and buns.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 525 cal

Kilojoules 2200 kJ

Protein 15 g

Total fat 18 g

Saturated fat 3 g

Carbohydrates 70 g

Sugar 18 g

Dietary fibre 14 g

Sodium 700 mg

Calcium 180 mg

Iron 4 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.