Vegan beetroot patties

How to make patties without eggs and meat? The answer is the combination of 'flax egg' and chickpeas. The aqueous solution of flaxseed acts as a gelling agent, holding the patty together, while the chickpeas and oats provide the biteable texture and fullness.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 180 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grater
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Frying pan or baking tray

Allergen Information

⚠️ Gluten

Instructions

1

Mix the ground flaxseed with the water and set aside for 5 minutes.

Tip: The mucilage in the flaxseed hull swells with water, forming an egg-white-like binder.
2

Salt the grated beetroot slightly, let it sit, then squeeze out the juice.

Tip: Salt draws water out of the vegetable via osmosis, so it won't make the patty soggy.
3

Mash the chickpeas with a fork (keep it chunky!), mix in the beetroot, oats, onions, spices and the flax jelly.

Tip: Varying textures (puréed and chunky parts) make the bite enjoyable.
4

Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes so the oats soak up moisture.

Tip: During resting, the oats bind the remaining moisture.
5

Form patties and fry in a little oil for 4-5 minutes per side until they get a crust.

Tip: The crust (Maillard reaction) provides flavour and holds the patty together.

Recipe FAQ

It falls apart during frying, what did I do wrong?
The mixture was likely too wet. The beetroot must be squeezed thoroughly! If it's still soft, add more oats or breadcrumbs.
Can I bake it in the oven?
Yes! At 200°C for approx. 20-25 minutes, flip halfway through. This way it absorbs less oil.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Raw beetroot (grated, squeezed)
  • 200 g Cooked chickpeas (tinned is fine)
  • 80 g Porridge oats
  • 1 Onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Ground flaxseed
  • 6 tbsp Water (for flaxseed)
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil (for frying)
  • 1 pinch Salt