Beet Burgers

Jul 2, 2018

A colourful and nutritious vegetarian burger that tastes as good as it looks!

Makes: 4 burgers

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice, cooled
• 1 14 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 1/2 cups shredded raw beets
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• ½ teaspoon cayenne
• ½ medium red onion,finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• ½ cup very fine breadcrumbs
• Olive oil or coconut oil for frying

Directions

1. In a food processor, pulse together shredded beets, black beans and rice until mixture resembles very finely ground beef.
2. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the remaining ingredients, except olive oil. Mix until ingredients are combined well.
3. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Divide beet mixture into 4 portions, and then shape each portion into a thick patty. Add olive oil to skillet; about 1 tablespoon. Cook patties for about 10 minutes, about 5 minutes per side, until the burgers are cooked through, browned and crsipy on outside.
5. Serve the burgers on buns.