Ultimate Smoky Sweet Potato Quinoa Burgers

Indulge in the irresistible harmony of tender sweet potatoes, protein-rich quinoa, and hearty black beans, all seasoned with smoky spices, creating the ultimate patties that redefine burger bliss.

Time to read: 4 mins | Time to make: 1 hour | Yields: 6 servings

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Ingredients

• 1 larger sweet potato, cubed (1.5 cups cooked sweet potato)

• 1/2 cup quinoa (1.5 cups cooked quinoa)

• 1 1/2 cups black beans

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small or 1/2 large onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup rolled oats or more

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 2 tsp cumin

• 2 tsp smoky paprika

• 1 tsp coriander

• 1 tsp Chili powder

• 2 tsp oregano

  SERVING:

• Vegan Mayo or Chipotle Mayo

• Vegan Cheese

• Lettuce

• Onion, cucumber, tomato

• Hot Sauce

Method

Sweet Potato:

• Bring the big pot with water to a simmer over medium-high heat and season generously with salt. Once it comes to a boil, add the sweet potatoes, and cook until tender, 7 to 8 minutes.

• Pour the cooked vegetables into a colander, discarding the liquid, and set aside.

Quinoa:

• To cook quinoa, add ½ cup of rinsed quinoa to a pot together with 1 cup of water. Bring it to a boil, and when the water's boiling, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer, covered, for approximately 10 minutes.

• Once the liquid has vanished, turn off the heat and give it a breather for 5 minutes. Fluff it up with a fork to let those grains breathe!

Onion & garlic:

• In a large pan, sauté the onion over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 5-8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Burgers:

1. Add sweet potato, quinoa, and black beans to the large mixing bowl and smash them with a fork. Make sure you break down beans as good as you can.

2.  Add onion and garlic and the rest of the ingredients. Mix all ingredients well to combine. Taste the mixture and add any seasonings if needed.

3. Form burgers into patties using 1/3 or 1/2 cup measurer for bigger burgers. Place on a silicone or parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten slightly to about 1 ½ inches thick.

4. Preheat the oven to 350°. Bake for 20 minutes. Flip burgers and bake for an additional 10 minutes. If you use cheese, add it after you flip burgers so it melts perfectly.

5.  Enjoy burgers on a toasted bun topped with lettuce, vegan mayo, sliced tomatoes or cucumbers, and drizzled hot sauce.

Nutrition facts per one serving :

Energy: 198kcal | Carbs: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g