Description
These hearty and flavorful Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burgers are packed with wholesome ingredients and spices. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, they’re perfect for stacking with fresh veggies and a smoky chipotle mayo on a toasted bun. A satisfying, plant-based meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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- 1 medium sweet potato, roasted and mashed
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if desired)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
- Optional Toppings:
- Sliced tomato
- Red onion rings
- Lettuce leaves
- Toasted burger buns
- Chipotle mayo or your favorite sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash black beans with a fork, leaving some texture. Add mashed sweet potato, breadcrumbs, onion, cilantro, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 4 patties. Chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes to help them firm up.
- Heat a bit of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 4–5 minutes per side, until browned and crispy.
- Serve on toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and a generous drizzle of chipotle mayo.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or oat flour in place of regular breadcrumbs.
- These burgers can also be grilled for a smoky flavor. Just brush with a little oil before grilling.
- If you like extra spice, add some chopped jalapeños to the patty mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
