Soya Burger

Name: Soya Burger
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: Makes 8
Ingredients: 3–4 tbsp vegetable oil; 8 burger buns, halved and lightly toasted, to serve; 115 g/4 oz/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs; 225 g/8 oz/1 cup soya mince; 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped; 4 tbsp chickpea/gram flour; 1 tbsp yeast extract; 3 tbsp liquid from a can of chickpeas/garbanzos; vegan Cheddar-style cheese slices, hummus, lettuce, tomato and red onion slices, to serve; 3 tsp smoked paprika; salt and ground black pepper; a pinch of chilli flakes (optional); 1 tbsp plain/all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting; 400 g/14 oz can of kidney beans, drained

Preparation info

Makes
8

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
1 hr 30

Appears in

Vegan Kids

By Heather Whinney

Published 2021

About

Packed with protein, these classic soya burgers have such a ‘meaty’ texture and umami flavour that it’s hard to believe they are vegan. As ever, add toppings of your choice – perhaps slices of red onion, salad, and a slice of melting vegan cheese.

Ingredients

225 g/8 oz/1 cup soya mince
3–4

Main course
Vegan

Method

Rehydrate the soya mince with hot water according to the packet instructions, then drain well. Or if using frozen mince, defrost the amount required.
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a frying pan, add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook on a low heat for about