Beet & Pinto Bean Burgers

 beet & pinto bean burger on bun with avocado slices and crispy onions
Who doesn’t love a good burger? For a healthier twist, try these veggie burgers made with canned beets and pinto beans. This recipe features pantry staples, making it ideal for a quick weeknight meal. The spices infuse a smoky BBQ flavor, and it's versatile enough to create either four regular-sized burgers or smaller patties for sliders. Plus, since the ingredients are pre-cooked, browning them in a skillet takes just minutes.

Ingredients: 

4 oz of cooked beets

1/3 cup pinto beans

1 cup rolled oats

3 Tbsp chickpea flour 

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp vegan Worcestershire

1 tsp liquid smoke

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp chili powder

Directions:

Add all the ingredients to a food processor.  Pulse a couple of times until everything is well mixed.  

Veggie burger ingredients in food processor

beet & pinto bean burger mixture in food processor

The mixture will be moist and a little sticky. Scoop a small amount of the mixture into your hand, roll it into a ball, and then flatten it into a patty. Keep the size of the patties consistent. The recipe will make 4 regular-size burgers, or you can make smaller patties for sliders.  

beet & pinto bean burger mixture in food processor

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the burgers in the skillet. Cook the patties over medium heat for around 3 minutes on each side. 

beet & pinto bean burgers cooking in skillet

Add whatever burger fixings you like. It's good with crispy onions and avocado slices. 

Beet & Pinto bean burger on plate

They also make a great appetizer. Try serving smaller patties on top of baked sweet potato rounds with a burger sauce and caramelized crispy onions on top.  

Beet & Veggie Burger appetizer


Enjoy your veggie burgers. Leave me a note and let me know how yours turned out.  

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