The Best Vegan Beet Burger Recipe

Vegan Beet Burger Recipe

Combining the right ingredients in the correct ratios to form a vegan beet burger patty that doesn’t fall apart can be difficult, but not with this recipe! We cooked these burgers in the oven AND outside on the BBQ grill… and they stayed together in cute, vibrantly colored little patties. 

I include oven-baking as the primary cooking method in the recipe card, but you can grill the patties on the barbeque. To grill the burgers, start by following the exact directions. After you baste the burgers with oil, grill them on your BBQ grill for 6-8 minutes on each side.

When grilling these burgers on the BBQ, it helps to clean your grill first. Before starting your grill, clean the grates. Then, using paper towels, rub a high smoke point oil on the grates to coat them. I suggest using avocado oil or saturated fat like tallow.

Ingredients to Make a Grillable Beet Burger

The main ingredients for this veggie burger recipe are pretty simple. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Beets: Cooked beets help keep the burger patties soft and juicy. I don’t like my veggie burger patties dry, so adding beets helps provide beautiful color.
• Chickpeas: You can use any bean in this recipe, like white beans or red beans, but I prefer Chickpeas as the main source of protein in these veggie burgers.
• Quinoa: Cooked quinoa adds texture and helps hold the burgers together. Quinoa also adds protein and fiber. 
• Rolled Oats: I love adding rolled oats to my veggie burger recipes. Oats contain beta-glucan, so if the mixture is too wet, oats help absorb excess moisture and bind everything together.
• Other ingredients: In addition to the main ingredients above, you’ll need miso, garlic, onion, vegan steak sauce, tamari, smoked paprika, and tahini.

Can You Use Frozen Beets for Beet Burgers?

Yes! That is what I call for in the recipe. The beets should be cooked frozen without the peel.

You can use fresh beets to make vegan beet burgers, but you must cook them and peel them first. To cook the fresh beets, you can boil them or roast them. I think roasted beets are lovely in this recipe.

To roast your beets, peel them first, then place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Roast them at 425 until fork tender.

I also want to mention that you can use golden beets in this recipe. Of course, the patties will be different in color. I’ve tried golden beets in these vegan burgers, and everyone loved them.

Ideal Toppings for Veggie Burgers

You can use whatever burger toppings you enjoy most. For the pictures, we used arugula, mustard, red onion, and fresh cucumber.

Some other toppings I suggest trying:

• Fermented Jalapeños 
• Kimchi
• Turmeric Sauerkruat
• Avocado
• Classic lettuce, tomato, and pickles combo
• Spinach
• Vegan Cheese

Recipes to Pair with the Veggie Burgers

• How to Make Sourdough Hamburger Buns
• The Best Vegan Kimchi Mac and Cheese

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The Best Vegan Beet Burger Recipe

My vegan beet burger patties won’t fall apart on the barbecue grill! These beet burgers are perfect for grilling season and make a great plant-based option for any summertime barbecue.

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• Prep: 30 minutes
• Cook: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

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Ingredients

• 1 Cup Frozen Beets, Cooked 
• 2 Cups Chickpeas, Cooked
• 1 Cup Quinoa Cooked 
• 1 Cup Rolled Oats
• 1/2 Medium Onion Minced 
• 2 Garlic Cloves Minced 
• 2 Tablespoons Tamari 
• 2 Tablespoons Vegan Steak Sauce 
• 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 2 Tablespoons Tahini
• 2 Tablespoons Miso
• 2 Tablespoons Rice Flour
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Toppings

• Turmeric Sauerkraut 
• Burger Buns 
• Avocado
• Lettuce
• Mustard and Other Condiments

Instructions

1. In a food processor, pulse all of the burger patty ingredients except the olive oil until evenly combined.
2. Place mixture in the fridge for two hours.
3. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 400 F.
4. Form the burger mixture into patties, by rolling into a ball then press it down onto the parchment paper-lined pan.
5. You can make these patties any size you’d like.
6. Brush the patties with olive oil.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, then flip and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
8. Assemble the burgers with patties and toppings, serve and enjoy!

Notes

• to cook on the grill, brush the patties well with oil and grill on each side for about 6-8 minutes.

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