Introduction
Ever have one of those evenings where you’re too tired to adult but also too hungry to survive on just a sad bag of chips? Yeah, me too.
That’s when a cozy, plant-powered dinner swoops in like a superhero—minus the cape, but with all the flavor. Enter the curried bean burger, the kind of meal that makes you forget it’s vegan because it’s just that good.
Think juicy patties packed with spices and veggies, all snuggled between portabello ‘buns’ that bring a little umami magic. It’s perfect for when you want something satisfying but don’t want to spend your whole evening in the kitchen.
Plus, it’s a sneaky way to impress your friends with your culinary skills—no one needs to know it’s mostly beans and love.
Ready to make your taste buds do a happy dance? Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
- 2 cartons (400g drained) cannellini beans
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 large parsnip
- 2 portobello mushrooms per person (or a bun of your choice) (mushroom magic!)
- 1/3 ripe avocado per person (guac-in-the-house!)
- 2 tbsp chickpea flour (can substitute for another kind of flour)
- 4 tbsp tomato puree
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 1/2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- Grind of pepper
- 1 small-medium sweet potato per person
- Glug of olive oil
- Salt & pepper
These ingredients are like a tasty plant-powered party in your kitchen! With beans, curry spices, and a cheeky avocado cameo, even the most skeptical taste buds won’t know what hit ‘em. Ready to turn veggies into the star of your meal? Let’s get mashin’!
How to Make It
Alright, let’s chat about crafting these curried bean burgers that are basically magic in a mouthful. Start off by peeling and grating your 2 medium carrots and 1 large parsnip—no fancy gadgets needed, just good old-fashioned muscle power (or a food processor if you’re feeling fancy).
Pop those grated veggies onto a baking tray and roast them for about five minutes. This little roast session brings out their natural sweetness and softens them up so they blend beautifully with the rest of the mix.
Meanwhile, grab your 2 cartons (400g drained) of cannellini beans, give them a good rinse, and mash them up in a bowl until they’re nice and smooshy—forks will do just fine here, no need to summon your inner chef with a food processor unless you want to speed things up.
Now, here’s where the party really starts: stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons of curry powder, a teaspoon each of paprika and chili powder (for that cheeky kick), a grind of pepper, and 2 tablespoons of tomato puree. Mash it all together again until your beans are swimming in those warm, spicy flavors.
Toss in the roasted carrots and parsnip along with 2 tablespoons of chickpea flour, which acts like the glue holding everything together. You’re aiming for a dough that’s stiff enough to form into burgers without falling apart—if it’s a bit too sticky, a sprinkle more flour won’t hurt.
Now, grab handfuls of this glorious mixture and shape them into burger patties. Give them a little dusting of flour to keep things neat, then it’s time to cook your ‘buns’—those gorgeous portobello mushrooms, two per person, acting as your burger’s hats.
While your patties sizzle away, slice up a sweet potato for some fries, toss them with a glug of olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast until crispy.
Before you know it, you’ll have a plate stacked with these curried bean beauties nestled in their mushroom buns, topped off with a creamy 1/3 ripe avocado per person to keep things luxuriously smooth.
Voilà, dinner is served, and your taste buds just threw a party.
Bonus Tips
- Swap those portabellos for a toasted vegan bun if you’re feeling wild, but let’s be real—mushroom buns = instant gourmet vibes.
- Feeling fancy? Slather your burger with a dollop of coconut yogurt mixed with a pinch of curry powder for a tangy twist that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance.
- Don’t toss those sweet potato peels—crispy little fries are the vegan snack hack you never knew you needed!
Why You’ll Love It
Get ready to toss boring burgers out the window—these curried bean beauties bring a funky flavor fiesta to your plate without any fuss.
They’re like your plant-based best friend: flexible, forgiving, and totally down for whatever toppings or sides you can dream up.
Plus, they cook up fast enough to keep hangry vibes at bay, so you’re never far from tasty victory.
Vegan or just veggie-curious, these patties make “meatless” feel like a party trick you actually want to show off.
Nutritional Info
These are estimated values:
Calories: 320
Protein: 15 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fat: 8 g
Nutrition estimates are provided for vibe-check purposes only — they aren’t legally binding promises of eternal health or six-pack abs.
