Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/8 cups cooked quinoa; 1 1/2 medium sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon onion powder; 3/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 0.75 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 3/4 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce; 1/4 of a lime, juice of; buns or lettuce wrap; lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, radishes

Servings: persons

1 1/8 cups cooked quinoa
1 1/2 medium sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
3/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
0.75 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
1/4 of a lime, juice of
buns or lettuce wrap
lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, radishes

1
Cook sweet potatoes in 400 degree oven, cut side down for 30 minutes.
2
While the sweet potatoes are baking, make the chili lime mayo. In a small bowl, mix together the mayo, chili garlic sauce and lime juice. Set aside.
3
In a small bowl, add salt, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin powder and black pepper. Mix together and set aside.
4
In a large bowl, add black beans and cooked sweet potatoes. Mash until consistency is only slightly chunky. Some beans will be completely mashed and others will not. This will help create a nice texture.
5
Add in cooked quinoa and spices. Mix together with hands and form into 8 burger patties, about 1/3 cup of mixture each.
6
Place burger patties on a large baking sheet covered in parchment paper. Spray with olive oil and bake in 400 degree oven for 20 minutes. Flip over, spray other side with olive oil and bake for another 10 minutes.

165

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/8 cups cooked quinoa, 1 1/2 medium sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon onion powder, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger

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Variations & substitutions

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