Bistro Beet Burger Patty
Fresh shredded raw beets are blended with lentils, brown rice and spices for a perfect patty that offers texture and taste destined to get rave reviews at your next cookout. Serve it with vegan 1000 island dressing made with aquafaba (recipe follows) and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked brown lentils
- 1 1/4 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup red beets peeled and finely shredded (raw)
- 4 Tbsp chickpea powder garbanzo bean, or substitute whole wheat flour
- 3 Tbsp yellow onion trimmed and finely minced
- 1 clove garlic peeled and finely minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/4 tsp dry mustard
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients above. Mix until well blended.
- Portion beet-lentil mixture into patties.
- Preheat char-grill to medium. Cook burgers 4-5 minutes on each side (internal temperature reaches 165F).
- Add to a whole grain bun with your favorite sandwich toppings, like vegan 1000 island dressing.
Notes
To make Vegan 1000 Island Dressing, follow the Vegan Aquafaba Mayonnaise recipe and add 4 tbsp. ketchup and 4 tbsp. sweet pickle relish before oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 11gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 610mgFiber: 7g
Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.