Sweet Potato Burgers

Carolyn Scott Hamilton

vegan sweet potato burger recipe healthy voyager
Prep Time: 55M
Cooking Time: 55M
Serves: 8

Sweet potatoes work in everyday cooking because they are so versatile; you can prepare them baked, mashed, steamed, pureed, roasted and even grilled. Plus they can be enjoyed in both savoury and sweet recipes. Just like these sweet potato burgers! Enjoy!

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Ingredients

For the Burgers:

450g coarsely mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
260g organic refried black beans
2 garlic cloves, minced
35g panko or gluten free bread crumbs
40g flour (or all-purpose gluten free)
1 flax or chia egg (1 tbsp ground flax or chia mixed with 2 tbsp warm water)
1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
⅛ tsp cumin
2-3 tbsp coconut or grapeseed oil, for cooking

8-10 burger buns

For the Garlic Aioli:

3 bulbs of roasted garlic (slather garlic in olive oil, season with salt & pepper, wrap in aluminum foil and roast in oven at 180°C for 20-30 minutes)
180ml plain vegan mayo
2 ½ tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste

Toppings (optional):

2 avocado, sliced

Sliced tomato

Lettuce leaves

Grilled onions

Sweet potatoes work in everyday cooking because they are so versatile; you can prepare them baked, mashed, steamed, pureed, roasted and even grilled. Plus they can be enjoyed in both savoury and sweet recipes. Just like these sweet potato burgers! Enjoy!

Method

  1. Pierce potatoes all over with a fork and place on a paper towel, setting in the microwave. Microwave for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for 5 minutes more. Remove, slice in half and let cool until you can scoop out the flesh.
  2. In a large bowl, coarsely mash beans with a fork. Add in sweet potato and mash together, then add in spices, salt and pepper, minced garlic, vegan egg, bread crumbs and flour. Mix together until combined, then place bowl in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Remove mixture from fridge and form into 8-10 patties, then place in the skillet once hot. Since the mixture can be wet and messy, do not move until they are fully cooked and golden on one side. This takes about 3-5 minutes on each side. Then, add more oil if needed  and flip burgers very gently. Cook for another 3-5 minutes. Toast buns if desired.
  4. Assemble by topping burgers with roasted garlic aioli and toppings!

To make aioli: While burger mixture is chilling, combine aioli ingredients in a bowl until smooth then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

 

 

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