Spicy Soya Burgers with Salsa

Makes 6

Ingredients

6 English muffins (split and toasted)
6 lettuce leaves
6 tablespoons bottled tomato salsa (or Salsa Fresca)

Spicy Soya Patties

440g canned soya beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup/125g dried breadcrumbs
1 carrot (grated)
1 spring onion (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chooped)
1/2 teaspoon dried ground garlic
1/2 teaspoon cajun spice mix
1 egg (beaten)
freshly ground black pepper
vegetable oil

Method

1 To make patties, place beans in a bowl and using a fork mash well.

2 Slowly add breadcrumbs, carrot, spring onion, parsley, ground garlic, spice mix, egg and black pepper to taste. Mix well to combine.

3 Shape mixture into six patties. Place on a plate lined with plastic food wrap. Chill for roughly 10-15 minutes.

4 Heat 1cm deep of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat or use well greased BBQ. Add patties.

5 Cook for 3-4 minutes (slightly longer on BBQ) each side or until golden and heated through.

5 To assemble, place a lettuce leaf on bottom half of each muffin. Top with a pattie, a spoonful salsa and top half of muffin. Perfect for a sunny day - enjoy!