Sweet Potato and Black Bean Veggie Burgers
The black bean burger is a healthy choice for a meatless burger. The textured filling gives the patty a unique taste, and it is vegan-friendly. It is also great for the environment. The burger can be stored in the fridge or freezer for up to a month. You can use any toppings you want to add. This recipe is vegetarian-friendly, but it still has all the taste and texture of a beef patty.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 164kcal
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 can black beans
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour can be replaced with whole wheat to gluten free flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon steak spice seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Roast whole, unpeeled sweet potato for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce heat to 375F.
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove any bitter taste, and add to a small pot containing 1 cup salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Spread on a large baking sheet to cool quickly.
- In bowl of a food processor, add beans, cooked sweet potato, red onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and steak spice. Pulse just enough to incorporate ingredients.
- Place in a large bowl and add cooked quinoa and flour. Mix ingredients and shape into patties using 2 approx. 2 level ice cream scoops per patty.
- Bake at 375F for 30 minutes.
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Notes
If you're worried that black bean burgers aren't meatless, don't worry. You can enjoy a black bean burger with a variety of toppings and sides. Try a lettuce wrap or a light salad for a satisfying meal. The black bean burger also goes well with a simple side dish. If you don't want to be vegan, you can always add cheese to your burger.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 8020IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
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