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.
Updated on April 19, 2024
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Ingredients
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1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added kidney beans, rinsed
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⅓ cup walnuts
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2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
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1 teaspoon ground pepper
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½ teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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⅓ cup shredded red beet
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¾ cup precooked brown rice, such as Uncle Ben’s
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2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, such as Mae Ploy
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 ½ cups coleslaw mix
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted
Directions
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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.
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Meanwhile, whisk chili sauce, vinegar and the remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce in a medium bowl. Add coleslaw mix; toss to coat. Set aside.
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Shape the beet mixture into 4 patties.
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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.
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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.
Originally appeared: Eatingwell.com May 2019
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
365 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
54g | Carbs |
12g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 |
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Serving Size 1 burger |
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Calories 365 |
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% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 54g |
19% |
Dietary Fiber 7g |
25% |
Total Sugars 10g |
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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.