Beet & Bean, Quinoa Burgers

Let’s start with why you should add these beet & bean quinoa burgers to your weekly cooking rotation.

 
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High in antioxidants - Did you know that red kidney beans are one of the top 3 foods with the most antioxidants properties. Significantly trumping blueberries!


High in fibre - Quinoa, beans & beetroot are all great sources of dietary fibre, which is vital for our health in multiple ways. Including; Improving gut health by promoting the production of beneficial bacteria, supporting healthy bowel movements and toxin elimination, providing a good source of slow releasing energy, and helps with lowering LDL cholesterol.


High in protein - A wonderful meat-free protein source to support a healthy body composition, immune health, microbiota diversity, exercise recovery + more.


Delicious - They’re legit tasty and can be enjoyed in a salad, on a bun, or simply on their own as a snack. However you do it, you can’t deny the unique, rich flavours.


Ingredients

  • 1 large beetroot *grated

  • 1 1/2 cup cooked quinoa

  • 1 can kidney beans *drained & washed

  • 1/4 cup flaxseeds

  • 1 egg

  • 1/2 red onion *finely diced

  • 2 garlic cloves *finely diced

  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds

  • 1/2 tsp mustard powder

  • Salt & Pepper

  • Olive oil or Evoo for cooking




Method

  1. Pre-heat oven to 170 degrees, and prepare a lined baking tray.

  2. Using a saucepan, heat oil on medium heat and sauté the onion & garlic for 2mins. Add the fennel seeds & mustard powder and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Stir regularly ensuring you don’t burn the seeds.

  3. Add the beans to the pan and cook for 2-3 mins until soft.

  4. In a large bowl, combine; grated beetroot, cooked quinoa, flaxseeds, as well as the bean & onion mix. Season with S+P to taste.

  5. Finally add the egg and stir until well combined.

  6. In a food processor, blitz the burger mix in two batches just until it’s easier to form a burger patty without it crumbling. It should still be chunky, not mushy.

  7. Using your hands, roll 8-10 patties and place on the baking tray.

  8. Bake for 20-30mins.

Enjoy immediately anyway you desire.

*Allow to cool before storing in the fridge or freezer. Consume within 5 days if storing in the fridge.

 
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Georgie Gorman