META BURGER RECIPES

Steps:

• Pulse lentils in a food processor until coarsely ground; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Mix onion, egg, bell pepper, and bread crumbs with the lentils; add mozzarella cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper to the lentils and mix.
• Divide the mixture into four equally sized portions, roll into balls, and flatten into patties.
• Spread cornmeal into a wide, shallow bowl. Dredge patties in cornmeal to coat.
• Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in skillet until browned, about 5 minutes per side.

Steps:

• Season the mince well with salt and black pepper. Divide into 6 and shape into burgers – it’s easier to weigh them. These are quite big burgers but the chuck does shrink. They can sit, covered in the fridge, until you’re ready to cook them.

• Mix together the avocados with the chilli, lime juice, coriander and plenty of sea salt. Mash it well with a fork. Cover until the burgers are cooked. If you don’t have a barbecue, sear the burgers in a frying pan then pop them in a hot oven (180C fan, gas 6) for 15-20 minutes or until cooked to your liking. Just before they are ready, pop a double slice of cheese on top to melt. Toast the buns.

• To assemble, put the mashed avocado on the bun, followed by a slice of tomato, the burger and the bun top.