Recipe: Easy Mini Beetroot Burgers (2024)

FAQs

Are beet burgers healthy? ›

Wholesome, healthy and nutritious, they are delicious on their own with a quick dipping sauce, or as part of a vegetarian beet quinoa burger! I love the idea of veggie patties. Ready in half an hour, they are a great side dish, but can also be a fulfilling and nutritious meatless main meal.

Cure your vegetables as you would a piece of meat for a couple of days. This can be achieved by rubbing the vegetable or mushroom with salt at a concentration of 1.75% of the vegetable's weight, wrapping it tightly in plastic or vacuum sealing it, and letting it sit in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Combine in a bowl with your carrot, beetroot, green onion, mint, cashews, feta, half of your breadcrumbs and generous amounts of salt and pepper. Take a small pinch of your mixture and mould a tiny burger shape (use gloves if desired). Fry until golden then test for seasoning/texture.

Beetroots are also an excellent source of iron, fibre, vitamin A, C and a range of B vitamins. So don't forget to add beets to your next burger, salad, soup, pasta, smoothie or any other meal for an added boost of nutrients and a beautiful pink hue.

Beets are delicious roasted, grilled, microwaved, steamed, boiled or air-fried. The key is to experiment with various cooking techniques to find one that gives you the desired flavor.

Try marinating them with citrus zest, garlic, scallion, vinegar, and again, plenty of salt. "Beets need a sharp, strong note," he explains, to both counteract and complement their muted, dirt-like undertones.

These easy Vegan Beet Burgers with Brown Rice and Chickpeas are sweet, earthy and flavorful! They're great as a weeknight dinner with fries, but also perfect for a summer BBQ.

The Aussie Angus is 100 per cent Aussie Angus beef, meets beetroot, bacon, cheese and lettuce, with the introduction of tomato relish and aioli,” a McDonald's spokesperson told news.com.au.

When beets and other vegetables are canned, they are essentially cooked twice: once in brine and once after being canned. This canning process helps to preserve vegetables, but it also completely strips them of any freshness.

Why is there no beetroot in the supermarkets 2024? ›

A spokesperson for Edgell said they were also expecting supplies to increase after processing the 2024 harvest. “Producers who source their beetroot from New Zealand saw their crops severely impacted by the 2023 New Zealand floods, which led to a shortage across Australia,” the company told Guardian Australia.

The vinegar used to pickle beets might help with blood sugar management. Vinegar reduces blood sugar levels after meals. Some studies have shown that pickled beets may help protect against cancer. Pickled beets contain the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum.

Beetroot Patties

Pea Fritters are bursting with yellow peas, kidney beans and potatoes, which guarantee a depth of flavour and crisp bite. They can be eaten hot or cold. Fry them over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until they form a lovely crisp crust.

Make it better: The healthiest option is to make simple veggie burgers from scratch with beans or lentils for added protein. “Or pair your veggie-based burger with hummus and a slice of cheese to ensure you get at least 21 grams of protein, equivalent to about 3 ounces of chicken,” Cipullo says.

If you choose beef, choose 90 percent lean or higher. Bison and venison are also leaner red meat choices. Poultry such as ground turkey or chicken can be higher in saturated fat and calories if dark meat and skin are used in the mix. If you choose to use ground chicken or turkey, look for breast only.

Best: Hilary's Fiesta Black Bean Veggie Burgers

The main ingredients are black beans and whole-grain millet, but this burger also has sweet potatoes, red pepper, kale, and other nutritious ingredients. The combo of high fiber and protein is sure to make this a satisfying option for a plant-forward meal.