Spiced Chickpea burger with Mango Basil Mayonnaise

The is the second recipe for my double whammy of recipes.

We all want to be healthy, try to reduce our meat content and try something new. The problem is, sometimes we just cannot find that one tasty dish. Well I believe I have found one tasty veggie dish I will return to again and again.

The idea came from a tesco's recipe card on burgers and I thought, how about I try the spiced chickpea one with some Chef Flo flare. My wife said they tasted good but she would rather eat the chicken one but only because she likes meat over veggie food.

So to make four of these delicious burgers you will need:-

1 tin of Chickpeas (250g drained and crushed)
1egg
1 tsp Paprika
2 tsp coriander
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp olive oil
25g bread crumbs
pinch of salt and pepper

Buns (I used carrot)
salad

For the Mayo:-

1 Basic Mayonnaise
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp Mango chutney
pinch of salt

So just add all the burger ingriedients into a bowl and mix until it all comes together. Divide into 4 pieces and form into burgers, I made them about 2 cm thick. Brush both sides with all and put on a heated pan for about 4 minutes, until nice a golden, then turn over and repeat. (They will also go on the BBQ just fine)

The Mayo is simple, just add the basil, chutney and salt to the basic recipe and mix together.

Then assemble as you desire. I put my salad on the bottom then the burger and topped with the mayo.

I loved these and really think that even if you are a meat eater you will find some space in your life for these. They are great for a lunch snack too.

Chicken and Bacon Burger with Caramelised Red Onion and Sweet Chilli Mayo

This week I will give you a double whammy of recipes. Two tasty burgers to satisfy all.

I love Chicken burgers, real chicken burgers that is. I love them more so than beefburgers because of the massive amount of variety you can do with them. This time I made a chicken and bacon burger topped with home made sweet chilli mayonnaise and caramelised red onion.

This will make 4 delicious, mouth watering burgers:-

For the Burger:-

400g Minced Chicken
1 egg
75g breadcrumbs
50g bacon rashers, sliced
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
salt and pepper
buns (any kind, I used carrot ones)
salad

For the Caramelised onions:-
One medium red onion, sliced
1tbsp brown sugar
2tbsp water
1tsp oil

For the Sweet Chilli Mayo:-
1 Basic Mayonnaise 
1tbsp sweet chilli sauce

First combined the burger ingredients and form into four burgers. I do this by forming a ball and then flattening it. Then brush your burgers with a little oil and heat a pan up. Cook them on both sides for about 4-5 minutes, getting a nice golden colour on them. (You can even do them on the BBQ if you want).

For the onion, heat the oil in a small pan and add the onions, sweat them for 2 minutes then add the sugar. Cook for a further minute, letting the sugar caramelise and stick to the onion. Add the water and cook until all the water is gone and your onions are nice and sticky.

The mayo is simple, just stir the sweet chilli sauce in your mayo mix.

Now all that is left is to assemble your burger. I put my salad on the bottom followed by the burger, mayo and finally topped with the caramelised onions.

It was so moreish that I had a hard time resisting eating them all. I hope you enjoy these as much as I did.