Easy to make and super tasty White Bean Artichoke Burgers with loads of texture and delicious hints of lemon & rosemary. Cook them in a skillet, the oven or on the grill.
PREP TIME: 15 minutesminutes
COOK TIME: 20 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME: 35 minutesminutes
Servings: 4large burgers
Ingredients
½mediumonion, finely diced
1 x 15 ozcanwhite beans such as lima or cannellini , (1 x 398 ml can in Canada or a 400g one in the UK)
1 x 14 to 15oz can artichoke hearts, (1 x 398 ml can in Canada or a 400g one in the UK)
1 cup (100grams)rolled/old fashioned oats, or quick oats (certified gluten-free if necessary)
Saute the onion in a pan until golden brown. I used a dry fry pan but you can use a little drop of oil of you prefer. Once beginning to turn golden, turn off the heat and allow to cool while you carry on with the next step.
Drain the beans really well and add them to a large bowl. Mash roughly with a potato masher. You just want them a bit crushed not completely pulverized.
Drain the artichoke hearts, give them a bit of a squeeze to remove excess moisture, then chop into small chunky pieces and add to the crushed beans.
If using old-fashioned or rolled oats, pulse them a few times in a food processor or blender to make them smaller but still a bit chunky. If using quick oats you can skip this step.
Add the oats to the beans then add the onion, garlic, rosemary, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
Use clean hands to squeeze and squidge everything together really well.
Shape into 4 patties and really squeeze and compact them together well. Then place on a parchment paper lined baking tray or plate and refrigerate for at least one hour. It's fine to leave them up to a couple of days but if you do make sure to cover them well so they don't dry out.
To cook on a grill
Place on a grill over medium heat and leave to cook until a nice crust develops then turn over. They should take 5 to 6 minutes each side. Remove from the grill and serve immediately.
To cook in an oven
Put the burgers on a lined baking tray and cook at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes, making sure to turn them over half way. They should be crusty and golden once ready.
To cook in a skillet
Heat the skillet with a small drop of oil. When hot add the burger patties.
Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until a nice golden crust has formed then turn over and do the same on the other side.
NOTES
To store - Burgers keep well in the fridge for four to five days whether cooked or uncooked. Be sure to keep them wrapped well or in an airtight container so they don't dry out. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat previously cooked burgers - Bake them in the oven at 370°F for about 15 to 20 minutes or until piping hot. If frozen bake them straight from the freezer for about 20-25 minutes or until piping hot all the way through.