Pesto Butterbean Burgers
Serves: 8
Ready in: 30 to 60 mins

Ingredients:
2 x 410g cans butterbeans, drained and rinsed3 tbsp Essential pesto (eg red or rocket pesto)
115g wholemeal breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 red onion, finely chopped
freshly ground black pepper
wholemeal buns, salad leaves and sliced tomatoes, to serve
method:
- Begin by preheating the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.
- Place the beans and pesto in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Add the breadcrumbs, garlic and onion and process lightly to combine. Leave some texture in the mixture. Season with black pepper.
- Using damp hands, shape the mixture into eight burgers. Place on a lined baking tray. Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve in buns with sliced tomato and salad leaves.

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