RECIPE | Vegan grilled avocado and caramelised onion burger

Makes: 4

Ingredients:

30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil plus extra

1 large red onion, sliced

1 bunch spring onions, finely sliced

30ml (2 tbsp) balsamic vinegar

15ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar or preferred sweetner

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted keeping them in their skins

6 Portuguese rolls or other bread rolls or even pita

1 lemon, halved

Handful of sunflower seeds, toasted

Cayenne pepper or chilli flakes

Coarse salt

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a small pan and fry the onion and spring onion over low heat until soft.
2. Add the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar and cook till caramelised. Season and set aside to cool.
3. Spray a griddle pan with cooking spray and preheat till piping hot.
4. Brush the avocado halves with olive oil and place cut-side down in the hot pan. Cook for 30-60 seconds, no longer, as the avocado can become bitter. Remove and set aside to cool, then remove the skin and slice.
5. Split the rolls and brush lightly with olive oil and place oiled side down on the hot griddle pan to toast for a minute or two.
6. Top each bottom of roll with a heap of caramelised onion and arrange the avocado on top of the onion.
7. Squeeze over lemon juice, sprinkle with sunflower seeds and season with cayenne pepper and a light sprinkling of coarse salt.
8. Top with other half of the roll and serve.