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Beet and Bean Burgers {Vegan and Gluten Free}

Laura Norris
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 of a yellow onion minced
  • 5-7 spears of broccoli chopped
  • 1 beet peeled and chopped
  • 1 large carrot peeled and chopped
  • 1 14-oz can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced onions or other toppings optional

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, grind the oats into a coarse flour and then pour into a large mixing bowl.
  • Using a mortar and pestle or the food processor, grind the chia seeds. Combine the chia seeds and water in a small dish and let sit for 5 minutes to make the egg replacement.
  • Meanwhile, use the shredder attachment to grate the broccoli, beet, and carrot in the food processor. Add the oats, beans, chia seed egg replacement, onions, and spices to the food processor and pulse a few times to combine. You want to integrate the ingredients but avoid pureeing the beans too much.*
  • Preheat your oven to 375 degree Fahrenheit.
  • Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium high heat on the stove with the half of the olive oil. While it heats, shape the mixture into 4-6 tightly packed burger patties. Once the oil is hot, add the burgers 2-3 at a time and cook 4-5 minutes on each side. Once the first batch is done, set the cooked burgers aside, add the remaining oil, and cook the remaining burgers.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake the burgers in the oven for 15-20 minutes to firm them up.
  • Serve as desired and enjoy immediately!

Notes

*If needed, do this step in batches to avoid overfilling your food processor work bowl.
Leftover burgers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days and carefully reheated.