Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
25 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Serves:
4
Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned beets, drained, or cooked beets, peeled
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed, or 2 cups cooked black beans, drained
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, such as whole wheat, panko, or Italian seasoned
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Mixed greens, for serving, optional
- Dressing, optional, for serving
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Combine beets, beans, breadcrumbs, garlic powder and salt in a large bowl, mashing until combined and a thick mixture forms.
3. Divide mixture into 4 even portions and form into 4-inch-wide patties.
4. Place patties onto prepared baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking spray. Bake, flipping halfway through, until golden-brown and crispy, about 20-25 minutes.
5. Serve over greens with a drizzle of your favorite dressing.
Tip: Serve on a hamburger bun with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
