Beetroot Burger

The Beetroot Burger is a vibrant vegan delight that showcases the earthy sweetness of beetroots, combined with aromatic Lebanese spices. This colorful burger is served on a fluffy bun, accompanied by a refreshing tahini sauce and crisp vegetables.

Ingredients

• Beetroot - 200 grams, cooked and grated
• Chickpeas - 1 cup, cooked and mashed
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Oats - 1/2 cup, ground
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons, for cooking
• Whole wheat burger buns - 2
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons, for sauce
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon, for sauce
• Water - 2 tablespoons, for sauce
• Cucumber - 1/2, thinly sliced, for topping
• Tomato - 1, sliced, for topping
• Lettuce leaves - 2, for topping

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the grated beetroot, mashed chickpeas, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, chopped parsley, ground oats, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
2. Form the mixture into two equal patties.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and heated through.
4. While the patties cook, prepare the tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, water, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
5. Toast the whole wheat burger buns in the same skillet for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
6. Assemble the burger by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of the bun, followed by the beetroot patty, cucumber slices, tomato slices, and a generous drizzle of tahini sauce. Top with the other half of the bun.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Beetroot Burger!

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from beetroots which may help reduce inflammation.
• High in fiber from chickpeas and oats, promoting digestive health.

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