Beetroot was always such an unassuming vegetable when we were growing up. It would either be pickled or thrown in with roasted vegetables. Colourful and full of goodness, now beetroot appears on the most stylish of menus around town. Indeed, one of The French Cafe’s most iconic dishes is its
BEETROOT AND FETA BURGER RECIPE
Makes 4
1 large raw beetroot, grated
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/3 cup coconut flour or other flour
½ red onion, chopped finely
1 spring onion, chopped finely
¼ tsp cumin
80g crumbled feta
2 Tbsp oil for cooking
To serve: Burger buns, lettuce, tomato and aioli or tahini dressing
1. In a large bowl place the beetroot, garlic, flour, onion, spring onion, cumin and feta. With a fork, combine really well until the mixture sticks together.
2. Shape the mix into four even-sized patties. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
3. Heat a little of the oil in a pan. Cook the patties for 4 or 5 minutes each side. Keep hot in the oven while you heat your buns.
4. Serve with your favourite filling.
