There is something so satisfying about biting into a great burger with all the toppings, the flavor of the grill, the heartiness of the patty…This vegan beet burger will satisfy that craving, believe me! The cashew cheese makes a great topping for other dishes as well.
Vegan Beet Burger with quick pickled beets
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Author: Rachel Carr
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the patty:
- 1 cup onions, minced
- 1 cup shredded beets
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 Tablespoons chopped, mixed herbs (parsley, chives, basil…)
- 1 cup vital wheat gluten
- ¾ cup bread crumbs
- 1 Tablespoon oregano
- ¼ Tablespoon chili flakes
- ½ Tablespoon fennel seed
- 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 Tablespoons tamari
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 cup cooked brown lentils
- ½ cup water or as needed
For the quick pickled beets
- 3 beets, peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick
- 1 small onion, sliced ¼ inch thick
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ cup each apple juice and water OR 1 cup water and ¼ cup agave nectar
- 2 tablespoons tamari or shoyu
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
For the cashew cheese:
- 1 cups cashews
- ½ bell peppers
- ⅛ cup nutritional yeast
- ½ Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon agave
- ½ Tablespoons salt
- ¼ cup water
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
Instructions
For the patty
- Mix everything together in a bowl, and form into burger sized patties. Bake on an oiled cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Grill before serving.
- Serve on a whole wheat bun with toppings of your choice, such as mustard, cashew cheese, pickles, tomato and sliced onions.
For the pickles
- Layer beets, onion, and bay leaf in a bowl.
- Add apple juice, water, tamari and rice vinegar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and pour over the beets and onions.
- Let cool slightly and serve. The beets will keep for several days if refrigerated.
For the cashew cheese
- Blend everything until smooth. Will make about 2 cups of cashew cheese. Store refrigerated for u
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I made the vegan beet burger this afternoon. Everyone loved them and they especially liked the cashew cheese! I was a little surprised that I was able to bring it all together. I mixed the ingredients by hand, but I’m wondering if I shoulve used the kitchenaide to mix everything together. I had whole chick peas, etc… in my burgers and I don’t remember that from the Restaurant. Still, no complaints, they tasted great and I’m sure I’ll make them again soon so I get used to making the recipe. Thanks again for the recipe – they are great!
Thanks, Tom!