Black Bean & Beet Burgers
These mouth-watering vegetarian burgers are a staple. Perfect for meal prepping to keep in the fridge or freezer whenever you need something healthy in a flash.
Servings 8 patties
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Quinoa (Cooked)
- 98.5 g Red onion (1/2 large, finely chopped)
- 15 oz Black beans (1 low-sodium can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Mushrooms (Chopped finely)
- 1/2 cup Raw walnuts (Chopped)
- 1 1/4 cup Beets (Such as Love Beets brand - cooked, sliced/chopped thin)
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp Chili powder or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add nonstick spray or a small amount of oil. Add the onion and sauté until soft (~5 minutes), sprinkle with salt and pepper
- Next, turn up the heat to medium and add the mushrooms and walnuts. Season with another sprinkle of salt and pepper and cook about 3 minutes
- Remove mixture from heat and add in black beans and mash with a fork
- Next, transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and add the quinoa, beets, spices and mix well
- Set mixture in the fridge to chill while your oven preheats to 375 degrees F
- Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray or olive oil. Form mixture into roughly 8 patties and place on baking sheet. Bake patties at 375 F for a total of 30-45 minutes, flipping very carefully halfway
Notes
*Love Beets: https://www.lovebeets.com/products/organic-cooked-beets/
Nutrition Facts
Black Bean & Beet Burgers
Amount Per Serving (1 patty)
Calories 161
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 106mg5%
Potassium 317mg9%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 109IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.