Spicy Tempeh Burger


Prep time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves: make 8 patties
Ingredients:
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200g tempeh
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1 large white onion, finely diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tsp organic coconut sugar or honey
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A quarter tsp of salt
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1 tin of black beans, drained and mashed with a fork
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1 tsp of coriander, paprika, oregano, garlic powder
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¼ tsp of chilli powder
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3 tbsp ground flaxseeds or an egg
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2 tbsp of tomato puree
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1 tbsp of coconut oil
Method:
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Slice the tempeh into 1 inch slices and steam for 10 minutes
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On a low-medium heat, sauté the onion in the coconut oil until they have gone clear. Add the garlic and other spices and cook for 1 minute.
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Add all of the ingredients together in a blender and pulse until the ingredients are mixed thoroughly but there is still texture in the mix.
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Make into 8 patties and bake for 20 minutes
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Serve as a burger replacement or with your salad of choice.
Nutritional-2-pennies: I love tempeh, it is arguably THE BEST vegan source of protein (19% protein). There are so many benefits of tempeh, so if you’re interested I recommend you read this.