Description
Hearty, veggie-packed burgers made with roasted cauliflower and mashed sweet potato, pan-fried to a golden crisp and served on a soft bun with guacamole and scallions—perfect for a satisfying plant-based meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup roasted cauliflower, finely chopped
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (from about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan: 1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- 4 burger buns
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
- Butter lettuce or greens
- Optional: spicy mayo or aioli
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine roasted cauliflower, mashed sweet potato, oats, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in the egg or flax egg and stir until fully combined. Let sit for 10 minutes to absorb moisture.
- Form mixture into 4 equal patties.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Toast burger buns if desired.
- Assemble each burger with lettuce, a warm patty, guacamole, scallions, and optional sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- To make fully vegan, use the flax egg option and ensure buns and sauce are plant-based.
- These patties can be made ahead and frozen, then reheated in a skillet.
- Use gluten-free oats and breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
