Bean and Sweet Potato Burgers

These are simple to make and my favorite veggie burger so far (I am always searching for new ones!)  They have a sweetness from the sweet potato, with plenty of spice and freshness from the herbs. They truly pack a flavorful punch. I bake the sweet potato ahead of time, and use whatever beans I happen to have in the house. They’re always delicious and a favorite dinner of ours.

Sweet Potato Bean Burgers

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 8 patties

Course: Camping, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Picnic

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups cooked beans (or 1 1/2 cans no or low-sodium beans)
• 1 medium baked sweet potato, peeled (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/3 cup ground flaxseeds
• 1/4 cup ground pecans Can grind in food processor or coffee grinder or just chop really small
• 14 cup chopped cilantro
• 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp pomegranate juice Can also use fresh lemon juice and water
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper
• *1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Mash sweet potato and beans together with a potato masher or fork.
3. Add rest of ingredients and mix to combine.
4. Form into 8 patties.
5. Place on cookie  sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake for 35 minutes, or until lightly browned.
   
7. Serve on whole grain bread or lettuce wrap with lettuce, tomato, onions, mustard, no-sugar ketchup, or other toppings of choice.

Notes

Freezes well with wax paper between patties (pre-cooked). 

 

 

-From Eatandlivehealthfully.com