Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup organic brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
  • 1 (14 ounce/400 gram) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded red beets ((about 1 large beet))
  • 1 small onion, (diced)
  • 3 garlic cloves, (minced)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, (or to taste)
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil, (or another high-heat oil)
  • 6 burger buns
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Onion slices ((I sautéed mine))
  • Cashew cream cheese ((I bleneded some raw garlic and dill into mine))

Instruction

  • Begin by making the balsamic reduction. Stir the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar together in a small saucepan and place over medium-low heat.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, lower heat and allow to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is about as thick as chocolate syrup, about 15 minutes. 
  • Remove the balsamic reduction from the heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes while you prep the remaining ingredients.
  • Place the oats into a food processor bowl and blend to a coarse powder. (Note 1)
  • Add the beans, beets, onion, garlic, dill, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the balsamic reduction to the food processor. 
  • Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped and well combined. 
  • Taste test the mixture and adjust any seasonings to your liking.
  • Lightly oil a medium skillet and place it over medium heat.
  • Shape the beet mixture into 6 patties and arrange as many as you can in the skillet without overcrowding. 
  • Cook the patties for about 4 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.
  • Drizzle 1-2 teaspoons of the balsamic reduction over each patty. Flip and drizzle the opposite sides. Flip again and cook for a few seconds before removing the patties from the skillet.
  • Cook any remaining patties in the same manner, adding oil to the skillet as needed between batches.
  • Stuff the patties into buns and top with toppings of choice. Drizzle with some of the excess balsamic reduction if you like.
  • Serve.