Black Bean and Beetroot Burgers on Pretzel Buns

Hearty and flavorful vegetarian burgers made with beetroot, black beans, and spices, served on chewy pretzel buns with your favorite toppings.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

525

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.76

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Ingredients

Servings

2mediumBeetroot(Cooked and peeled)

£0.70

115-ounce canBlack Beans(Drained and rinsed)

£0.75

0.5mediumRed Onion(Finely chopped)

£0.25

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

0.5cupBreadcrumbs(Panko or regular)

£0.20

1largeEgg(Optional, for binding)

£0.25

1teaspoonCumin

£0.05

0.5teaspoonChili Powder(Adjust to taste)

£0.03

0.3teaspoonSmoked Paprika

£0.03

0.5teaspoonSalt(To taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(To taste)

£0.02

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.15

4 Pretzel Buns

£2.50

As needed Burger Toppings(Lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, onions, pickles, sauces, etc.)

£2.00

Total Cost

£7.04

£1.76 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a large bowl, mash the cooked beetroot using a fork or food processor (don't over-process; leave some texture).
3
Add the drained and rinsed black beans to the bowl and mash them slightly with the beetroot. Again, leave some texture.
4
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped red onion and minced garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Add to the beetroot and black bean mixture.
5
Add the breadcrumbs, egg (if using), cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix well until everything is combined.
6
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form them into patties.
7
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Cook the burgers for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are heated through and lightly browned.
8
Alternatively, you can bake the burgers on a baking sheet in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until heated through.
9
While the burgers are cooking, prepare your favorite burger toppings.
10
Slice the pretzel buns in half. Assemble the burgers by placing each patty on a pretzel bun and topping with your desired toppings.
11
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (210g)

525 kcal / 2196 kJ

Carbs

66g

25% of RDA

Fat

22g

31% of RDA

Protein

19g

38% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

14 g

47% of RDA

Sugar

14 g

16% of RDA

Sodium

980 mg

43% of RDA

Saturated Fat

3 g

15% of RDA

Chef's Tips

If the burger mixture is too wet, add more breadcrumbs.

For a vegan version, replace the egg with 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken before adding to the mixture.

You can add other vegetables to the burger mixture, such as grated carrots or zucchini.

These burgers can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

Food Processor (optional)

Large Skillet

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