Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burger
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4.1
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burger
Description
The Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burger features a blend of black beans, sweet potato, basil, onions, garlic, and oats combined for a chunky texture that holds together well when cooked. The patties are flavored with chili powder, cumin, and sriracha to add mild heat and depth. Cooking begins by softening the onions and garlic to develop sweetness before pulsing them with basil, beans, sweet potato, and oats. The addition of ground flaxseed or an egg acts as a binder to maintain patty shape. They can be browned in a skillet or baked, both resulting in a lightly crisped exterior surrounding a tender interior. Serving these burgers on whole grain buns provides a wholesome base and makes for a filling meal.
The flavor profile balances savory, slightly spicy, and herbal notes from the fresh basil. The texture's chunkiness prevents these veggie burgers from becoming mushy, preserving some firmness with tender bits of sweet potato. They fit well into a casual meal where typical burger toppings or condiments can be added on the buns to suit taste.
For best results, be careful not to over-process the ingredients in the food processor to maintain textural interest. If the mixture feels too moist to form patties, adding extra oats will help absorb moisture and improve structural integrity. Both stovetop and oven cooking methods are options depending on convenience.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup basil fresh
- 15 ounce black bean rinsed and drained, canned
- 1/2 sweet potato chopped into 1/2 inch pieces and boiled for 7-8 minutes until soft
- 1/2 cup rolled oats old fashioned
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed or 1 egg, mixed with 3 Tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Sriracha sauce to taste
- salt to taste, sea salt
- whole grain burger buns
Instructions
- Heat a skillet with non-stick spray. Once warm, add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until onions are translucent and start to brown a bit. Put the cooked onion mixture into a food processor or blender. Add the basil and pulse several times. Add the beans, sweet potato cubes and oats to the processor and pulse five or six times. Don’t over process, as you want your bean burgers to be a little chunky. The beans should be broken up but there should still be some visible in the burgers.
- Transfer the veggie and bean mixture into large bowl and stir in the flax egg, chili powder, cumin, sriracha and salt. Form into five patties. (If the mixture is too wet to work with at this point add extra oats).
- In the same skillet, heat on medium, spray non-stick spray and add the patties, cook each side until browned, about 6-7 minutes total OR you can bake them on 375° for about 25 minutes, flipping once.
- Put the burgers on a bun and serve with condiments of your choice. I used spicy mustard, onions, lettuce, and ketchup.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1patty (no bun) | |
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.1
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