Name: Vegan Beet Burgers with Sweet Chili Slaw
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added kidney beans, rinsed; 0.33333334326744 cup walnuts; 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.33333334326744 cup shredded red beet; 0.75 cup precooked brown rice, such as Uncle Ben's; 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, such as Mae Ploy; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1.5 cups coleslaw mix; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted

Vegan Beet Burgers with Sweet Chili Slaw

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If you've been curious about those store-bought veggie burgers that "bleed," you should try this homemade veggie burger recipe made with kidney beans, walnuts and beets. A little chili powder in the mixture gives them a hint of spiciness, which works nicely with the sweet chili slaw.

By Jamie Vespa, M.S., RD

Updated on June 6, 2019

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 burgers

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Healthy Aging Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added kidney beans, rinsed
⅓ cup walnuts
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
1 teaspoon ground pepper
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup shredded red beet
¾ cup precooked brown rice, such as Uncle Ben's
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, such as Mae Ploy
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 ½ cups coleslaw mix
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted

Directions

Place kidney beans, walnuts, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, pepper, chili powder and salt in a food processor. Pulse, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides, until a coarse mixture forms that holds together when pressed. Transfer to a bowl and add beet and rice; stir well to combine. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, whisk chili sauce, vinegar and the remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce in a medium bowl. Add coleslaw mix; toss to coat. Set aside.
Shape the beet mixture into 4 patties.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until golden and beginning to crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes more.
Serve the burgers on buns with the sweet chili slaw.

Tips

To make ahead: The burger patties can be made in advance. Prepare patties through Step 3; cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

365	Calories
12g	Fat
54g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 365
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 54g	19%
Dietary Fiber 7g	25%
Total Sugars 10g
Added Sugars 2g	4%
Protein 12g	24%
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Vitamin A 181IU	4%
Vitamin C 11mg	12%
Folate 93mcg	23%
Sodium 727mg	32%
Calcium 119mg	9%
Iron 4mg	21%
Magnesium 91mg	22%
Potassium 410mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.