Halloumi and Sweet Potato Burgers

Step 1

Cook the sweet potatoes in a large pan of boiling salted water for about 15 minutes until just tender. Drain and cool before roughly crushing with a potato masher – don’t mash to a purée.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook the kale in a pan of boiling water for about 4 minutes until just tender. Drain and dry with kitchen paper. Cool, then chop it coarsely.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a small skillet set over a medium heat and cook the scallions, garlic, and chile for 2–3 minutes without coloring. Stir in the cilantro.

Step 4

Spoon into a large bowl, then mix in the sweet potato, kale and flour. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture into four portions and shape each one into a burger. Coat in the sesame seeds, then cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes until firm.

Step 5

Heat a little oil in a non-stick skillet over a low to medium heat and cook the burgers for 3–4 minutes each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 6

Dry-fry or griddle the halloumi over a medium heat for about 2 minutes each side until crisp and golden brown.

Step 7

Lightly toast the burger buns and spread the bases with the mashed avocado. Top with the halloumi, burgers and some chile jam. Cover with the bun tops and serve.