BE A MEAT CHEAT!
Henry Firth and Ian Theasby – the lifelong friends behind huge vegan brand BOSH! – are back with a new cookbook, serving up more tasty and earth-friendly dishes
BBQ SMASH BURGERS
Makes 4 mega burgers or 8 regular burgers
Takes 40-45 minutes
INGREDIENTS
• 4 echalion (banana) shallots
• 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing your hands
• Sea salt and black pepper
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 600g/1lb 5oz plant-based mince
• 50g/2oz breadcrumbs
• 50g/2oz barbecue sauce
For the burgers
• 4-8 plant-based brioche buns
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 romaine lettuce
• 1 beef tomato (or large tomato)
• 4 tbsp plant-based mayonnaise
• 4 tbsp barbecue sauce
• 4-8 plant-based cheese slices
• Crispy fried onions
1. Peel and finely dice the shallots. Place a frying pan over a medium heat and add the olive oil. Once warm, add the shallots and a pinch of salt. Mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes until