Simple Beet Burgers Made With Oatmeal

Beet burgers are loaded with flavor and packed with nutrition. These hearty plant-based burgers will satisfy your veggie burger craving.

 Lately, I have been creating plenty of beet recipes as I was blessed with a huge amount of fresh beets. In the past week, I have dehydrated beets, cooked beets, and roasted beets. I also juiced the beets, made beet hummus, and made beet powder. All these recipes will be at the end of this post. So my freezers are filled with roasted beets and beet pulp. I think I may have hit my limit on eating beets.

 So when I picked my final crop from my swingset garden, before the cold front came, I dug up several tiny beets. The beets were about the size of a super ball or smaller. Not wanting to waste food, I cleaned the tiny beets up and cooked them in the microwave. I stuck the cooked beets in the fridge, with my other beet creations. I figured that I would eat them for lunch the next day.

 Earlier that day, I went grocery shopping and was going to buy some plant-based burgers but I passed on them after I saw the price. So I decided to make some homemade veggie burgers at home. While I was gathering up the ingredients for DIY veggie burgers, I remembered the cooked beets that were in the fridge. I knew that the fresh beets would make delicious beet burgers that would be so nutritious.

Beet Burgers Are

+ Healthy

+ Nutritious

+ Full of protein

+ Full of fiber

+ Hearty

+ Meatless

+ Made with Plant-based ingredients

+ Vegetarian

+ Perfect for a sandwich

+ Simple to make

 These beet burgers are simple to make and are plant-based when made with a vegan egg. I made my beet burgers with eggs but an egg substitute will work in this recipe. The ingredients needed for these meatless burgers are simple and you probably have most of them in your pantry. I used garbanzo beans in my beet burgers but you can use other beans like white navy beans or black beans. Using the darker beans will change the color and taste of the burger.

 These vegan beet burgers also use cooked beets and you can use many types of cooked beets. I prefer using fresh beets in my recipes. I used fresh beets that I cooked in the microwave but oven roasted beets would work too. If you are short on time, check out this simple way to cook beets in the instant pot. If you prefer canned beets, those will also make a delicious beet burger. If you make beet juice, you can even use the beet pulp in beet burgers. Check out the other ingredients need for these tasty beet burgers.

Ingredients For Beet Burgers

+  Beans 

+  Beets

+ Oatmeal

+ Walnuts

+ Onion

+ Eggs or egg substitute

+ Spices

 The above ingredients are what I used in my burgers with beets as they give the best flavor and texture to the veggie bugers. While I have used rice in my bean burger recipe for one, I find that oatmeal keeps the vegetarian burgers from falling apart and gives a better chewy texture. I also used chopped walnuts as it has hearty flavor and that is what I had in my pantry. You could use other chopped nuts like cashews. 

Beet Burger Ingredient Swaps

+ Replace the oatmeal with ~ brown rice, white rice or cooked grain of your choice

+ Replace the walnuts with ~ cashews, peanuts, pecans, or other chopped nuts

+ Replace the beets with ~ cooked carrots, cooked turnips, cooked broccoli, or other cooked vegetables

How To Make Beet Burgers

1. Chop the beans and beets 

2. Cook the onion

3. Combine all ingredients to make the beet burgers

4. Form the burgers

5. Bake the burgers

 That is how easy it is to make beet burgers. Once you make this recipe, you will never buy frozen veggie burgers again. Speaking of frozen burgers. These burgers can be frozen after you cook them. So double the recipe and freeze several of the burgers for later. I like to freeze two burgers per freezer bag. Just place a piece of wax paper or parchment paper between the burger patties. You can freeze them for up to 2 months.

The best veggie burger toppings

+ Guacamole

+ Lettuce

+ Tomato Slices

+ Ketchup

+ Mustard

+ Chipotle Mayo

+ BBQ Sauce

+ Crispy Onions

 These delicious burgers are perfect between hamburger buns, flatbread, or even tortillas. Then pile on your favorite burger toppings. I love my plant-based burgers with chipotle mayo and guacamole. These chewy plant-based burgers are perfect for lunch, dinner, or your next cookout. When you freeze these burgers, they are perfect to satisfy your burger cravings or can be made to take with to a cookout. That way you have a vegan option for your meal while everyone else is eating regular burgers.

Check all more beet recipes

Beet Hummus

Beet Juice

Beet Powder

Oven Roasted Beets

Instant Pot Beets

Beet Waffles

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Simple Beet Burgers

Yield: 6

Author: Mom Knows Best

Loaded with flavor and packed with nutrition. These hearty plant-based burgers will satisfy your veggie burger craving.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked garbanzo beans or white beans
• 1 cup cooked beets or canned beets
• 1 medium onion chopped and sauteed
• 2 eggs or make it plant-based with 2 flax meal eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
2. Chop the cooked beets and the beans in a food processor until in bite-size pieces.
3. Peel and chop the onion into small pieces. Then saute until cooked.
4. In a small bowl whisk the eggs. If using flax meal eggs ~ combine 2 tablespoons ground flax meal + 6 tablespoons water. Stir and let sit for 2 minutes.
5. In a large bowl combine the remaining ingredients. Then add the beet mixture, cooked onions, and eggs. Combine well, adding water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to make the mixture moist enough to form into the burgers.
6. Scoop out the burger “batter” to form patties; I used a ½ cup measure to make 6 large patties. Use slightly damp hands to flatten and shape the burgers, then place them on the baking sheet.
7. Bake the burgers in the oven for 20 - 30 minutes until they resemble a soft cookie and are slightly brown on the top.
8. Serve as desired; leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or can be frozen for up to two months.
9. To freeze the burgers, place 2 cooked burgers with a small square of wax paper between them in a freezer bag

Veggie Burgers For One In The Red Copper 5 Minute Chef

The best way to cook a veggie burger for one. The Red Copper 5 Minute Chef makes cooking meals for one so easy. This single-meal cooker is perfect for eggs, burgers, and even pancakes.

 I love homemade veggie burgers, but usually, I am the only person eating them. So I go through the process of mixing up the veggie burger ingredients and then cooking them in a pan, one at a time.  Cooking several vegan burgers in a frying pan can be time-consuming. That time makes me have to wait to eat. Then there is the problem of what to do with the leftover cooked plant-based veggie burgers. Cooked veggie burgers don't freeze well. Reheating homemade veggie burgers tends to dry them out. 

 So I have figured out a solution to making homemade veggie burgers for one person. I have discovered that the best way to cook food for one person is with a handy single-person cooking device. My favorite single-person cooking device is a red football-shaped cooker called the Red Copper 5 Minute Chef. 

 This little red cooking device makes meals for one so simple. I use it for so many meals. The Red Copper Five Minute Chef makes the best omelets and eggs. This unique red cooker helps me cook meals for one without having to turn on the oven. I use the 5MC for veggie sausage, pancakes, and poached eggs. I am always experimenting with this cooking device that cooks most foods in 5 minutes.

Vegan burgers for one

 The other day I was craving veggie burgers but I did not want to spend a lot of time mixing and cooking my usual veggie burger recipe. My veggie burgers are also made with beans and rice. I was hungry and I did not want to wait for the rice to cook or for the beans to cook. 

 I also did not want to make a large recipe of bean and rice veggie burger patties. The other problem was I only had one can of black beans in my pantry, and this recipe calls for 2 cans of beans. So, in order to make my usual burgers made with beans and rice, I would have to cook dried beans and that takes a long time. 

 So I grabbed the one can of black beans and some instant oatmeal from my pantry. I also grabbed my Red Copper Five Minute Chef cooker, so I could make quick veggie burgers for one person.

 Don't worry if you don't own a Red Copper 5 Minute Chef as you can make this veggie burger recipe in a frying pan. Since I did not want to wait for the rice to cook, I knew that oatmeal is a great substitute for rice. Oatmeal also makes the veggie burgers so moist. Think about how your mom made meatloaf. My mom would use what she had in the house for her homemade meatloaf, and that included bread, rice, or oatmeal. If you like meatloaf, you should try my vegetarian meatloaf that tastes like real meatloaf. 

Ingredients needed for veggie burgers

+ Can of beans, I like black or pinto

+ Instant oatmeal

+ Ketchup

+ Seasonings like garlic, salt, and pepper

+ Oil for cooking

+ cooked onions

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Beans make the best meals

 I always keep several cans of beans in my pantry for quick plant-based meals or meatless meals. Sure, cooking dried beans is more economical but it can be time-consuming. Using a pressure cooker to cook beans may be faster, but it is still not quicker than opening a can of beans. 

 When I do use my pressure cooker, I like making Mock Chipotle Pinto Beans in the pressure cooker. Canned beans are nutritious and are great for making easy hummus and other meals that are made with beans and rice. So I recommend always having several varieties of canned beans in your pantry for meatless meals.

How to make the best veggie burgers

 Most people complain that cooking veggie burgers with beans at home results in dried burgers that fall apart. The way to make moist veggie burgers is to make sure that the ingredients are nice and moist. So, mash up the beans and add plenty of liquid to the ingredients. 

 The liquid that I like to use is ketchup as it adds great flavor to the burgers. Using oatmeal also helps the burgers stay together better, as oatmeal absorbs the liquids and thickens up. So don't be afraid to add more ketchup to this veggie burger recipe as you want the bean burger mixture to feels like mushy ground beef. As long as the bean mixture forms a nice burger patty in the pan, it will cook up just fine. 

The best way to mash beans

 I used to use a potato masher to smoosh up my beans, but I discovered that using the bottom of a drinking glass does a better job of mashing. Plus, you don't have to worry about beans getting stuck in the crevices like you do with a potato masher.

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Make one burger at a time

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~ This bean veggie burger recipe makes more than one burger. Depending on the size of the burger patty, you may get 2-3 veggie burgers out of the mixture. 

~ This vegan burger mixture will last in the fridge for a week and longer in the freezer. So make how many burgers you will be eating and then store the mixture in the fridge for another meal. That way you can have a fresh, moist burger that is cooked to order for each meal occasion. 

~ Serve the veggie burgers on buns with desired toppings like lettuce, tomato, ketchup, etc. I like to place my burger in a tortilla or on a plate of greens.

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Veggie Burgers For One

Yield: 2

Author: Mom Knows Best

A unique way to cook up a veggie burger for one that is moist and flavorful

Ingredients:

• One can of beans ( black or pinto), drained
• 3/4 cup of instant oatmeal
• 1/4 cup of ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. Place the beans in a large mixing bowl and mash them well with the bottom of a glass, a potato masher, or a fork.
2. Add all the remaining ingredients to the bowl with the mashed beans. Stir well. To get the veggie burger mixture combined thoroughly, I like to mix it with my clean hands. Don't worry about germs as cooking the veggie burgers will kill any germs in the food. If the mixture is dry just add more ketchup.
3. If using the 5 Minute Chef to cook the burgers, lightly coat both sides of the cooker with oil. Then place enough mixture to fill up one side of the cooker, pressing it down with a spoon.
4. Cook the burgers for ten minutes in the 5 Minute Chef, turning the device over halfway.
5. If cooking the burgers in a frying pan follow the bellow steps:
6. To assemble the veggie burgers, take a 1/2 well-packed cup of the mixture, and use your hands to form it into a burger shape.
7. Heat up a skillet to medium heat and lightly coat it with oil.
8. Place the formed burger into the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side.
9. Serve the veggie burgers on buns with desired toppings like lettuce, tomato, ketchup, etc. Store leftover burger mixture in the fridge for a week or in the freezer for 6 months.

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