Black Bean Burgers with Sweet Potato
Black bean burgers are a popular vegetarian alternative to meat burgers and are packed with protein and fiber.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Ingredients
- 1 can Black Beans
- 1 medium Sweet Potato
- 1 small Onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 piece Whole Wheat Burger Buns
- 4 leaf Lettuce
- 2 sliced Tomato
- 1 sliced Avocado
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and dice the sweet potato. Place it on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes or until tender.
- In a food processor, combine the black beans, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the roasted sweet potato. Mash the sweet potato and mix everything together.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Toast the burger buns.
- Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on the bottom half of each bun. Top with lettuce, tomato, and avocado slices. Cover with the top half of the bun.
- Serve the black bean burgers with sweet potato immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 15g30%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.