The options for making hearty, dense, and satisfying plant-based burgers are endless, including these Beet Burgers made with beans and beets in between some buns (can you say that three times, fast?). Burgers don’t get much healthier than this — beets for phytonutrients and vitamins, beans for plant-based protein and fiber, and spices that offer tons of nutrition with just a very tiny amount. One way you can make this healthier? Use a crunchy, nutrient-packed collard green as your bun!
Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins
Ingredients
15ozblack beans (home cooked or BPA-free can, drained and rinsed)
4small beets (cooked)
1cuporganic oat flour
2tsponion powder
1tspgarlic powder
½tspground cumin
½tspsmoked paprika
salt (optional)
pepper (optional)
4organic whole-grain buns
burger toppings (of choice)
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Place the beans and beets in a food processor and blend until smooth.
3
Transfer to a bowl and stir in the oat flour and spices until well combined.
4
Using your hands, form 4 large or 8 small patties.
5
Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
6
To make the burgers, place the patties on buns and dress with your favorite toppings.
7
Combine to make sandwiches and enjoy.
Chef's Notes
Cooked Beans If you’re cooking your own beans, use 1¾ cups for every 1 (15-ounce) can of beans.
Pre-Cooked Beets For this recipe, you can use the small pre-cooked beets (about the size of a golf ball) that are sold in the produce section. If you prefer to cook your own beets, use 1 large or 2 medium-size beets.
Gluten-Free Use gluten-free buns or use lettuce leaves. You can also eat the patties on their own with a side of oven-roasted fries or baked potatoes.
Prep Make burgers ahead, but assemble before eating.
Ingredients
15ozblack beans (home cooked or BPA-free can, drained and rinsed)
4small beets (cooked)
1cuporganic oat flour
2tsponion powder
1tspgarlic powder
½tspground cumin
½tspsmoked paprika
salt (optional)
pepper (optional)
4organic whole-grain buns
burger toppings (of choice)
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Place the beans and beets in a food processor and blend until smooth.
3
Transfer to a bowl and stir in the oat flour and spices until well combined.
4
Using your hands, form 4 large or 8 small patties.
5
Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
6
To make the burgers, place the patties on buns and dress with your favorite toppings.
