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Beet This Burger

A vegetarian burger made with leftover juice pulp!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 381 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups juice pulp (1 large beet, 1/2 bunch of fresh parsley, 2-3 carrots)
  • 2 organic eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • Organic butter , for cooking (optional)

Instructions

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  1. If you don't have any juice pulp on hand, you'll need to make some juice first. I recommend juicing 1 beet, 1/2 a bunch of parsley, and 2-3 large carrots to create about 2 cups of juice pulp. (If you'd like to add lemon or ginger to your juice, reserve this pulp first, so the burgers don't take on a citrus or ginger flavor!) If you don't own a juicer, you could probably run these veggies through a food processor for a nice "pulp-like" substitute. Be sure to squeeze the resulting pulp through a thin dishtowel to remove excess moisture.
  2. Transfer the vegetable pulp to a mixing bowl, and combine with the eggs and spices, mixing well. The resulting mixture should be moist and sticky. Using your hands, divide and shape the batter evenly into 3 patties.
  3. There are two ways to cook these patties: Pan-frying in a skillet or baking in an oven. Using a skillet, melt a pat of organic butter over medium heat, and start cooking the patties on one side for about 5 minutes. Cover the saute pan for even cooking, and flip the burger every 5 minutes until firm, about 20 minutes total.
  4. For a lower-fat option, try baking these patties using a parchment paper to line the baking sheet. Pre-heat your oven to 350F, and let them bake for 10 minutes on each side, for a total of 20 minutes.
  5. Serve warm with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

Notes

  • You could easily substitute ANY non-sweet veggies you want in this recipe. All you need is about 2 cups of veggie pulp, so use whatever veggies you have on hand! The beets do give these burgers a nice red color, though.

Nutrition Information

Calories 381kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 180mg (60%) Sodium 611mg (25%) Potassium 888mg (25%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 3300IU (66%) Vitamin C 8.3mg (9%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 6.5mg (36%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381

% Daily Value*

Calories 381kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 180mg 60%
Sodium 611mg 25%
Potassium 888mg 19%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 3300IU 66%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 9%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Iron 6.5mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.