Beets are highly nutritious and packed with vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds, of which many have medicinal properties.
"Bean(s)" from German Bohne(n), have about 40,000 varieties, which are important source of protein throughout the Old and New World history, as well as today.
beets + beans = flavorful burger
Serves 8
Refrigerate 1 hour
or make the day before
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, if using
2 cans (15 ounces/430 g) organic black beans, drained and rinsed
1 pound (455 g) organic beets, roasted, peeled and cut into fourths
1 cup (130 g) cooked organic rice
1 Tbs. (6 g) chili powder
1 tsp. (2 g) each powder: cumin, mustard, oregano, garlic, and coriander
black pepper
1-2 tsp. (5-10 ml) olive oil, if pan frying
8 (gluten-free) hamburger buns
optional sliced organic:
- lettuce
- spinach onions
- pickled onions: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2023/05/pickled-onions_20.html
- tomatoes
- pickles
- (diary-free) cheese(s)
- avocado
- mushrooms
- bell peppers
condiments:
- verarity of mustards
- German Mustard Sauce: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2017/04/german-mustard-sauce.html
- BBQ sauce(s)
- Homemade BBQ Sauce: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2017/07/homemade-bbq-sauce.html
- ketchup
- Homemade Ketchup: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2018/06/homemade-ketchup.html
- Avocado Sauce: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2020/04/avocado-sauce.htm
- (vegan) mayonnaise
- Creamy Tofu Mayonnaise: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2023/04/creamy-tofu-mayonnaise.html
- Cilantro/parsley Yogurt Sauce: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2020/05/cilantroparsley-yogurt-sauce.html
- Yogurt-Caper Dill Sauce: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2019/08/yogurt-caper-dill-sauce.html
- Spiced Green Yogurt Sauce: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2019/02/spiced-green-yogurt-sauce.html
- Herb Sauce: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2018/04/herb-sauce.html
- Catalan "Allioli" (garlic sauce): https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2017/11/catalan-allioli.html
1. In a food processor, pulse the black beans and roasted beets.
2. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the spices and rice.
3. Form 8 patties.
4. Place on a cooking sheet, cover with foil, and refrigerate at least an hour or overnight.
5. If using a pan on the stove, add the oil.
6. Cook the patties 4-5 minutes until lightly browned on bottoms; flip and cook 4-5 minutes.
7. Serve on buns with side dishes of optional and/or condiments.
8. Refrigerate any leftovers.
