Beets are high in vitamin C, fiber, and essential minerals like potassium (healthy nerve and muscle function) and manganese (good for bones, liver, kidneys, and pancreas). Beets also contain folate, which helps reduce the risk of birth defects
Beeten Egg Veggie Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries
Servings
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 small onion
- 3 cooked beets
- ¾ cup cooked red quinoa
- 2 eggs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chipotle or chili powder optional
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ – ¾ cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 6 whole-wheat burger buns toasted
- Garnish: 6 fried eggs 6 ounces goat cheese, and 1 bunch arugula
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
- Using a food processor chop onions finely and remove to a large bowl.
- Chop beets finely (careful not to puree) and add to bowl. Add quinoa, evoo, 2 eggs, garlic, lemon juice, chipotle, salt, and breadcrumbs to the bowl and stir to combine, adding more breadcrumbs as needed, if mixture is too soft.
- Shape mixture into 6 burgers and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 375ºF for 15 minutes. Carefully flip, spray tops with cooking spray and bake 15 minutes more.
- Remove burgers from the oven, let rest, and prepare fried eggs.
- To assemble: Spread goat cheese on one burger bun, top with burger, fried egg, arugula and bun.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Beeten Egg Veggie Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries
Amount per Serving
Calories
420
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Cholesterol
262
mg
87
%
Carbohydrates
41
g
14
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Protein
17
g
34
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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