BB Burgers

BB Burgers 

Ingredients:

1 cup grated beets, loosely packed

1 can (540 ml) kidney beans, drained (save the aquafaba for mung bean omelettes)

1/2 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup ground flax seeds

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions:

1. Heat the oven to 375°F.

2. In a food processor, combine all the ingredients except the walnuts, processing until well combined but not completely uniform.  You want some different textures.  Remove the bowl from the processor and stir in the walnuts by hand.   

3. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.  Pat the mixture into 6-8 patties and place on the baking sheet.   Wet hands occasionally if the mixture is sticking to your hands.

4. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, turning carefully at 20 minutes.  The patties will be very soft until completely baked.  Patties are cooked when golden in colour and crispy on the outside but they will still be fairly delicate.

5. Serve in a bun or a lettuce leaf.  Top with your favourite condiments.

Tip:

Patties freeze well for a couple of months.  I usually warm them up in a fry pan on the stove or in the toaster oven.