Description
Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers are a delicious and nutritious vegetarian option that will impress everyone at your next gathering. With a perfect combination of sweet potatoes and black beans, these burgers deliver a delightful texture and flavor profile that will satisfy even the most devoted meat lovers. Ideal for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, they are easy to prepare and adaptable to different cooking methods.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 large egg (or 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water for vegan option)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, black beans, breadcrumbs, spices, and egg (or flaxseed mixture) until well mixed.
- Form into patties about ½ inch thick.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each patty for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, let the mixture rest for 30 minutes before shaping patties. Try swapping black beans with chickpeas or adding jalapeños for some heat.