Bean burgers
- Age: 2–3 years (Little cook)
- Texture: Finger food
- Prep: 12 min
- Cook: 8 min
- Makes: 6 small burgers
Ingredients
- 400 g tinned black beans, rinsed
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 egg
- 6 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 small buns
Contains: Egg, Wheat
Method
- Your child mashes the beans with a potato masher.
- Mix in the carrot, egg, breadcrumbs and cumin. Shape into small flat burgers.
- Cook in the oil 4 minutes a side until firm and golden. Serve in a bun or in strips.
Safety: Cool before serving.
Storage: Fridge 2 days, freezer 1 month.
Tip: Jobs for small hands: mashing and shaping. Mess is part of the recipe.
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