Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Beetroot Burger with Healthy Bread

Vibrant beetroot patty stacked with avocado tomato rocket and creamy hummus.

Healthy eating is more than just following a diet, it is about fuelling your body with the right balance of nutrients to support movement, recovery, and long-term wellbeing. As Pilates teachers and practitioners, what we eat directly influences our energy, focus, and ability to move with ease. Choosing fresh, whole foods rich in fibre, protein, and essential vitamins helps maintain balance, supports muscle function, and encourages resilience both in and out of the studio. Today lets look at making Beetroot Burgers.

🌱 Beetroot Burger with Healthy Bread

Ingredients

For the Beetroot Patties (makes 4–6)

• 2 medium raw beetroots, peeled and grated

• 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated

• 1 small red onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup cooked lentils (green or brown)

• ½ cup rolled oats (pulse briefly in a blender to make coarse oat flour)

• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 4 tbsp water (flax egg)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp coriander

• ½ tsp sea salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

For the Healthy Bread (quick wholegrain buns – makes 6)

• 1½ cups wholemeal flour (or spelt flour)

• 1 cup oat flour (blend rolled oats)

• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp sea salt

• 1 cup plain Greek yoghurt (or unsweetened dairy-free yoghurt)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

Optional Toppings

• Avocado slices

• Rocket or spinach

• Tomato slices

• Homemade tzatziki or hummus

Method

1. Make the Beetroot Patties

1. Mix ground flaxseed with water and set aside for 10 minutes to thicken.

2. In a pan, heat a little olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.

3. In a bowl, combine grated beetroot, carrot, lentils, oats, spices, and flax egg. Mash lightly with a fork or potato masher – leave some texture.

4. Shape mixture into firm patties. If too wet, add more oats.

5. Chill patties in the fridge for 30 minutes (helps them hold together).

6. Pan-fry in a little olive oil 3–4 minutes per side, or bake at 190°C for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.

2. Make the Healthy Bread (quick buns)

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray.

2. Mix flours, flaxseed, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

3. Stir in yoghurt and olive oil until it comes together as a soft dough.

4. Divide into 6 pieces, shape into round buns, and place on tray.

5. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped underneath.

3. Assemble

1. Slice warm buns.

2. Add rocket or spinach to the base.

3. Place a beetroot patty on top, then avocado and tomato slices.

4. Spoon on hummus or tzatziki.

5. Add the top bun and serve warm.

✨ Notes for variation

• Swap lentils for chickpeas or black beans for a different texture.

• Add grated courgette if you want extra moisture, but balance with oats.

• Bread can be topped with sesame or sunflower seeds before baking for crunch.