Superfood Beet Bean Burgers

At just 120 calories per burger, they provide 6 grams of plant protein & 6 grams of filling fiber. Plus, beets have antioxidants, reduce inflammation & contain healthy compounds called nitrates, which naturally boost energy.

20 minutes
Servings: 6 

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• 1 tablespoon warm water
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 medium raw beet, grated (1 cup)
• 1/2 red onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained (1.5 cups)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil

Directions

• In a small bowl, mix flaxseed and water together and let sit for 5 minutes, until it gets thick.
• In a food processor, puree oats (use gluten-free if you’d like) until they are a flour-like texture.
• Pulse in flaxseed mixture, beets, onion, beans, chili powder, and salt. Leave it chunky, not totally smooth.
• Form mixture into six burger patties and freeze them for 15 minutes to set.
• Cook each side about 4 minutes in a skillet over medium-high heat or a grill.

*Serve open-face on sprouted whole grain English muffins w/ your favorite burger toppings like lettuce, tomato, red onion, mustard, ketchup.

Nutritional Facts 

• Serving size: 1 beet burger
• Number of servings: 6
• Calories: 120
• Calories from fat: 23
• Total fat: 2.5g
• Saturated fat: 0g
• Trans fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 200mg
• Carbohydrates: 18g
• Dietary fiber: 6g
• Sugars: 2g
• Added sugar: 0g
• Protein 6g

Recipe from: dawnjacksonblatner.com