Lettuce Burger Bites

All of the fun, none of the bun

These veggie-friendly BURGER BITES are super healthy, super tasty and easy to make! Great as a light meal or a healthy snack when hosting friends and/or family!

Ingredients:

1/3 cup IMBO Barley
cup mozzarella cheese, grated
cup spinach, wilted and roughly chopped
cup bread crumbs
1 tsp crushed ginger
3 garlic cloves, crushed
tsp red chilli flakes
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
tsp mixed dry herbs
2 tbsp corn flour
2 tbsp oil for frying
Salt to taste

Method:

1. In a large pot, add barley. Season with a pinch of salt. Add 2 cups of water and cook on a medium heat for about 25 minutes or until the barley is cooked.

2. In a large mixing bowl, add cooked barley, cheese, bread crumbs, ginger, garlic, red chilli flakes, dried herbs & ground black pepper. Using a spoon gently mix to combine everything.

3. Add the chopped spinach (ensure all the water has been squeezed out) and mix again. Season with salt.

4. Add corn flour and mix everything together gently.

5. Form a round flat burger pattie and set aside.

6. In a pan heat the oil frying.

7. When the oil is hot, reduce the heat to medium and place burgers in the hot oil and fry on both sides until they are crispy and golden.

8. Serve the burger patties in a lettuce bun, topped with tomato, onion & avo slices and your favourite relish. ENJOY!