I found another way I can include beets in my diet - apparently it tastes good to me when it is masked by several other flavours.
I usually use beans instead of potatoes in my burger but this recipe tastes better with potato. I also added eggs to keep it moist and to bind it well, but it can be skipped. If you feel it doesn't mould well without the egg - just add more potato.
This recipe made 10 medium-sized patties
You'll need
2-3 large potatoes, peeled and boiled
2 small beets, peeled and grated
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
1/2 bowl of stringed beans, finely chopped
2 eggs, whisked
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (I just used crushed bread sticks)
2-3 cloves crushed garlic
1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
2-3 tbsp oil to cook
Seasoning
In an oven, grill the beets, carrots, and beans till soft. I used a convection microwave on grill setting and it took me 14 minutes - at the halfway mark I took out the plate to stir so that the top layer doesn't get too dry.
Mash the potatoes, add the grilled vegetables, eggs, garlic, half of the breadcrumbs, and the seasoning. I used white pepper and salt.
Divide these into palm-sized balls and flatten them with your hand to about 1/2 inch thickness.
Coat each patty with the breadcrumbs.
If you're grilling them on a pan, heat some oil and gently place the patty in. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes. Don't keep turning it.
If using a convection microwave oven, use a baking-safe flat tray and drizzle with some oil. Brush some oil on the top as well On the grill setting, grill for 8-10 minutes. Then take out the tray, flip the patties and if they seem too dry then drizzle some more oil. Cook for another 8-10 minutes till the it is golden-brown.
For the assembly
10 burger buns
10 leaves of lettuce
Slices of onions and tomato (or use caramelized onions)
Mustard sauce
Pesto
Cheese slices
If you don't mind soft buns then you can just assemble the burger like a sandwich. I prefer the buns toasted.
Slice the buns, and toast them on a pan. If using the grill, place the lower half of the bun facing up with a slice of cheese, and place the top half facing down. Grill for 3-4 minutes making sure they don't get too toasty or it'll break up when you eat.
You can use either pesto or mustard, or both on each side of the bread. Add in the other elements being careful not to overload.
Serve immediately. Don't keep it assembled too long or it'll get soggy.
I usually use beans instead of potatoes in my burger but this recipe tastes better with potato. I also added eggs to keep it moist and to bind it well, but it can be skipped. If you feel it doesn't mould well without the egg - just add more potato.This recipe made 10 medium-sized patties
You'll need
2-3 large potatoes, peeled and boiled
2 small beets, peeled and grated
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
1/2 bowl of stringed beans, finely chopped
2 eggs, whisked
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (I just used crushed bread sticks)
2-3 cloves crushed garlic
1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
2-3 tbsp oil to cook
Seasoning
In an oven, grill the beets, carrots, and beans till soft. I used a convection microwave on grill setting and it took me 14 minutes - at the halfway mark I took out the plate to stir so that the top layer doesn't get too dry.
Mash the potatoes, add the grilled vegetables, eggs, garlic, half of the breadcrumbs, and the seasoning. I used white pepper and salt.
Divide these into palm-sized balls and flatten them with your hand to about 1/2 inch thickness.
Coat each patty with the breadcrumbs.
If you're grilling them on a pan, heat some oil and gently place the patty in. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes. Don't keep turning it.
If using a convection microwave oven, use a baking-safe flat tray and drizzle with some oil. Brush some oil on the top as well On the grill setting, grill for 8-10 minutes. Then take out the tray, flip the patties and if they seem too dry then drizzle some more oil. Cook for another 8-10 minutes till the it is golden-brown.
For the assembly
10 burger buns
10 leaves of lettuce
Slices of onions and tomato (or use caramelized onions)
Mustard sauce
Pesto
Cheese slices
If you don't mind soft buns then you can just assemble the burger like a sandwich. I prefer the buns toasted.
Slice the buns, and toast them on a pan. If using the grill, place the lower half of the bun facing up with a slice of cheese, and place the top half facing down. Grill for 3-4 minutes making sure they don't get too toasty or it'll break up when you eat.
You can use either pesto or mustard, or both on each side of the bread. Add in the other elements being careful not to overload.
Serve immediately. Don't keep it assembled too long or it'll get soggy.
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