Chickpea Sweet Potato Peanut Burgers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6
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Calories
247 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Chickpea Sweet Potato Peanut Burgers
Description
Chickpea Sweet Potato Peanut Burgers blend chickpeas and sweet potato as the base, bringing moisture and subtle sweetness to the patties. Peanuts and oats ground together add crunch and body, while ginger, garlic, and a touch of red pepper flakes or sriracha bring warmth and mild heat. The mixture is held together with flax or chia seed meal and oat or chickpea flour to manage moisture and aid firmness. Baking at 400°F crisps the edges and cooks them through evenly.
The almond sriracha sauce balances creamy and spicy notes, making it a fitting topping alongside cilantro and fresh salad greens like kale or lettuce. This combination creates a satisfying vegetarian burger that is flavorful and textured, suitable for serving in a bun or as a plated sandwich.
When preparing these burgers, it's helpful to adjust flour amounts to reach a shapeable consistency. Baking times may vary slightly based on patty thickness, and flipping halfway ensures even crisping. The almond sriracha sauce can be customized by substituting peanut or other seed butters for variation.
Ingredients
Sweet potato burger
- 1/2 cup peanuts
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1.5 inch ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 15 oz chickpeas drained or 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas, canned
- 2 Tbsp cilantro packed
- 1 tsp soy sauce or use coconut aminos to make soy-free
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- red pepper flakes or sriracha
- 2 Tbsp flax seed meal or chia seeds
- 1/2 cup sweet potato puree or mash
- oat flour or breadcrumbs as needed, or chickpea flour
- almond sriracha sauce use Peanut butter or seed butter for variations
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200ºc. Process peanuts, oats, garlic ginger in a processor. Add chickpeas, cilantro and blend. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add everything from soy sauce through sweet potato puree/mash. Mix well.
- Add ground oats or chickpea flour to help reduce moisture in the mixture. Shape using greased hands or shape through a cookie cutter. Place on parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake at pre-heated 400 degrees F / 200ºc for 20 minutes. Flip and bake for another 5 to 10 mins.
- Make the almond Sriracha sauce. Layer kale/greens/lettuce, tomato, burger patty, almond sriracha sauce, cilantro and serve.
Notes
- Adjust the oat or chickpea flour amount to achieve a firmer patty consistency if the mixture is too wet.
- The almond sriracha sauce can be substituted with peanut or other seed butters for different flavors.
- Serve the burgers layered with fresh greens and tomato for added texture and freshness.
- Baking times may vary based on patty thickness; flip halfway through for even cooking.
- These burgers provide a plant-based protein alternative suitable for vegetarian meals.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 570mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4555IU | 91% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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