Bistro Beet Burgers Recipe

Name: Bistro Beet Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups cooked and cooled brown rice; 1 cup brown or green lentils, cooked; 1 cup shredded beets; 1/2 cup very fine dry breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons onion, very finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons smooth almond butter; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, rubbed between your fingers; 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel, or finely crushed fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; freshly ground black pepper; olive oil, for the pan; 6 burger buns

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups cooked and cooled brown rice
1 cup brown or green lentils, cooked
1 cup shredded beets
1/2 cup very fine dry breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons onion, very finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons smooth almond butter
1 teaspoon dried thyme, rubbed between your fingers
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel, or finely crushed fennel seeds
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper
olive oil, for the pan
6 burger buns

1
Put the brown rice, lentils, and shredded beets in the work bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade and pulse 15 to 20 times, until the mixture comes together but still has texture.
2
It should look a lot like ground meat.
3
Now transfer to a large bowl and add the bread crumbs, onion, garlic, almond butter, thyme, fennel, mustard, salt, and pepper.
4
Use your hands to mix very well.
5
Everything should be well incorporated, so get in there and take your time; it could take a minute or two.
6
Place the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
7
Preheat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
8
Now form the patties.
9
Use 13 cup of the mixture for each patty and form into 34-inch-thick disks.
10
Pour a very thin layer of oil into the pan and cook the patties for about 12 minutes, flipping occasionally.
11
Drizzle in a little more oil as needed.
12
The burgers should be charred at the edges and heated through.
13
Serve warm on buns with toppings!
14
They taste pretty great reheated as well, so if you want, cook them in advance, refrigerate, then gently heat in the pan later.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups cooked and cooled brown rice, 1 cup brown or green lentils, cooked, 1 cup shredded beets, 1/2 cup very fine dry breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Bistro Beet Burgers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bistro Beet Burgers

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