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Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

These juicy and flavorful sweet potato black bean burgers are perfect for summer BBQs and are easy to make, packing a nutritional punch in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs) Use gluten-free if needed.
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten Use a flax egg if vegan.
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Toppings
  • Sliced avocado
  • Fresh buns
  • Fresh lettuce leaves
  • Tomato slices
  • Red onion slices
  • Your favorite sauce (like chipotle mayo or guacamole)

Method
 

Cooking the Sweet Potato
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the cubed sweet potato. Boil until fork-tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
Mixing the Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes and black beans. Mash them together with a fork or potato masher until well-mixed but slightly chunky.
  2. Stir in the diced red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Then add in the panko breadcrumbs, egg (or flax egg), cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything until it’s well combined.
  3. If the mixture feels too wet, add a bit more breadcrumbs until it holds together.
Forming the Patties
  1. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form each into a patty. Place them on a plate and refrigerate for about 15 minutes to help them firm up.
Cooking the Patties
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crispy.
  2. Be gentle when flipping, as they can be delicate!
Assembling the Burgers
  1. Place each patty on a bun and top with avocado slices, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and your favorite sauce.

Notes

These burgers store beautifully! Keep any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. They freeze well for up to 3 months. Just pop them in the microwave or a hot skillet to reheat.