Description
Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers are a delightful, nutritious alternative to traditional burgers. These vibrant patties combine the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the hearty texture of black beans, seasoned with aromatic spices for an unforgettable flavor. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy weeknight dinners, these vegetarian burgers are sure to impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups mashed)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 large egg (or 1 tbsp flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tbsp water)
- ½ cup whole wheat or gluten-free breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and dice sweet potatoes into even cubes. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, mash roasted sweet potatoes with black beans using a fork. Stir in sautéed onion and garlic, oats, cumin, chili powder, egg (or flaxseed), salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs until well combined.
- Form the mixture into patties about 3 inches wide and place on a parchment-lined plate.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook each patty for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve on toasted burger buns with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger patty (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg