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A crispy sweet potato black bean burger patty on a toasted bun with avocado and red onion

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 315
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large sweet potato (approx. 450g)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and pierce the sweet potato several times with a fork.
  2. Roast the sweet potato for 45 minutes or until tender, then let cool, peel, and mash the flesh in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the drained black beans to the bowl and mash partially, leaving about one-third of the beans whole for texture.
  4. Incorporate the diced onion, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper into the mash.
  5. Stir in the rolled oats and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb moisture.
  6. Shape the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, approximately 1-inch thick.
  7. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  8. Cook the patties for 5 to 7 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms and the interior is heated through.
  9. Serve immediately on buns with desired condiments.