TBP Bean Patties

I got this recipe from Team Body Project, where Emily and I work out. I love them. Not gonna lie--they're a bit of work, but delicious and healthy! Sharing here so I won't lose the recipe again :)

TBP Spicy Bean Patties
1 1/2 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric
2 chopped cloves garlic
1 chopped small red chilli
75g chopped red onion (1/2 c.)
60g grated carrot (shy 1/2 c.)
60g grated zucchini (shy 1/2 c.)
50g fresh or frozen sweetcorn (1/3 c.)
250g/1 can black eyed peas rinsed and drained
1 tsp Himalayan sea salt
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
50g quick oats (1/4 c)
Cornmeal for coating
Coconut oil or sunflower oil for sautéing


Heat the oil in a non stick saucepan, adding onion, ground turmeric, coriander, garlic and chilli. Sauté until softened. Add a small splash of water if looking dry.

Add grated carrot, zucchini and sweetcorn. Sauté until softened. Add beans and pinch of salt for a further 2 minutes.

Transfer into a mixing bowl add chopped cilantro and quick oats. when cool form into 8 small burgers kneading mixture to break down beans.

Preheat oven 325 degrees.

Heat oil in frying pan. Coat each burger in cornmeal and cook burgers in batches 2 minutes each side until golden. Transfer onto baking tray and cook in oven for a further 20 mins.

Serve with avocado and fresh salsa on a bed of lettuce.