A happy digestive system has health benefits for the whole body, from helping to control blood sugar and cholesterol, to balancing hormones and boosting the immune system. In The Gut-Loving Cookbook Alana and Lisa Macfarlane serve up everyday simple recipes that’ll tickle your tastebuds and your tummy.
BEETROOT BURGER WITH ROOT VEG CHIPS
With additional fibre and fermented dairy, these veggie burgers are as flavoursome as they are bright.
SERVES 6 PREP 15 MINS COOK 35 MINS
✣ 1tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing the burgers
✣1 red onion, finely chopped
✣ 2tsp ground cumin
✣ 1 slice day-old sourdough
✣400g beetroot, peeled, coarsely grated
✣2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
✣ 2 heaped tbsp flaxseed
✣ 2tbsp kefir yogurt
✣ 1 egg
✣ 1tbsp tahini
✣1tbsp rice flour, plus extra if needed (or use corn flour)
For the root veg chips:
✣1 large, sweet potato (skin on), sliced
