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
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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mash sweet potato and beans together with a potato masher or fork.
- Add rest of ingredients and mix to combine.
- Form into 8 patties.
- Place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- 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