Mushroom Tofu Burgers with Caramelised Onions & Root Fries

For the fries;

1. Pre – heat your oven to 180c
2. Add the veg to a large roasting pan with the olive oil, salt, smoked paprika and garlic powder. 
3. Roast for 20 minutes, then turn. Continue to roast for a further 20 minutes or until the veg is cooked and golden brown. 

To make the caramelised onions;

1. Firstly cook the onions by adding the oil and sliced onion to a medium pan. 
2. Fry on a low heat until soft and caramelised – approx 12-15 minutes.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Turn off the heat. 

For the burgers;

1. Add the oil and onion to a frying pan and cook for 6-8 minutes to soft, now add the garlic and spices and cook for a further minute.
2. Add the onion mix along with all the ingredients apart from the flour to a food processor.
3. Blitz until you get a chunky paste.
4. Now transfer to a large bowl along with the flour . Stir to combine.
5. In a large non stick frying pan, heat a little oil and spoon 1 heaped tbsp of the mixture into the pan and flatten and spread out to a round burger shape.
6. Repeat – remember to leave enough room to flip the burgers.
7. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly brown.
8. Set aside on a plate and repeat with the remaining mixture.

To serve; 

1. Top the buns with, hummus, little gem, burgers, caramelised onions and toppings of choice.