Kidney Beet Burgers

a woman's hand on a kidney beet burger with a bite taken out of it.

These gorgeous Kidney Beet Burgers are so easy to make and jam-packed with flavor! A budget-friendly mix of canned beans, shredded beets, oats, and seasonings makes each bite tender and meaty.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: burgers

Calories: 198kcal

Author: Nora Taylor

Ingredients

Beet Burgers

15 ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
1 cup finely grated raw beets about 1-2 medium-large beets
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
2 tablespoons tahini
1/3 cup quick oats
vegetable oil for pan frying

Sriracha Mayo

1/2 cup vegan mayo
1 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce
1 tablespoon agave
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

For Serving

burger buns
lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onion slices, avocado

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a large bowl, add the drained and rinsed kidney beans. Use a potato masher or fork to mash them until no whole beans remain.
To grate the raw beets, peel them and chop off the ends, then chop into smaller pieces. Place in a food processor and process until the pieces are shredded and small. You could just use a hand grater, but this is a lot of work!
To the mashed beans, add the grated beets, diced red onion, minced garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, ground flaxseeds, tahini and quick oats. Stir with a large spoon until well combined.
Form into burger shapes, about 3-4 inches wide and about 1/2 inch thick.
In a large non-stick or cast iron pan, heat a few tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Carefully place the burger patties on the pan and fry for about 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 4 minutes, until golden.
Remove from the pan and serve immediately in buns with toppings of choice.
For the Sriracha Mayo: Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.

Notes

The nutrition facts are an estimate only and don't include buns, other toppings or Sriracha may0, since this will vary a lot depending on how much you use per burger.
You may use another bean, such as black beans instead of kidney beans if you want.

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