Beet Burger Recipe
Beets boast an impressive nutritional profile.
They are low in calories, yet high in valuable vitamins and minerals. In fact, they contain a bit of almost all the vitamins and minerals that you need
Beets are loaded with vitamins and minerals and low in calories and fat. They also contain inorganic nitrates and pigments, both of which have a number of health benefits.
Beets contain a high concentration of nitrates, which have a blood pressure-lowering effect. This may lead to a reduced risk of heart attacks, heart failure and stroke.
Eating beets may enhance athletic performance by improving oxygen use and time to exhaustion. To maximize their effects, beets should be consumed 2–3 hours prior to training or competing.
Chronic inflammation is associated with a number of diseases, such as obesity, heart disease, liver disease and cancer. Beets contain pigments called betalains, which may potentially possess a number of anti-inflammatory properties.
Beets are a good source of fiber, which is beneficial for digestive health, as well as reducing the risk of a number of chronic health conditions.
Beets contain nitrates, which may help increase blood flow to the brain, improve cognitive function and possibly reduce the risk of dementia.
Beets have a high water and low-calorie content. Both of these properties are beneficial for weight loss.
Beet Burger
Makes 8
Ingredients
3 Medium Beets boiled until tender than shredded
1 1/2 Cups Cooked Brown Rice or Quinoa
1 1/2 Cups Cooked Lentils or Black Beans
1 Cup GF Rolled Oats
1 Tbs Cumin
1 tsp Paprika
1 Clove Garlic minced
1/2 Medium Yellow Onion
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400
Saute onion and garlic until onion is soft.
Mix all ingredients together and blend in the food processor until combined.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Form burgers with about ½ cup of mixture per burger. Place on baking sheet with enough room to flip burgers half way through cooking time.
Bake for 15 minutes – flip burgers – bake for another 10-12 minutes
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Whisk together:
6 Tbs Veganaise or Primal Kitchen Mayo
1 tsp Garlic Powder or Minced Garlic
1 Tbs Lemon Juice
Add a splash of spice if you like some heat
Enjoy with lettuce and tomato with or without a bun.