Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burgers
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Savor these delicious Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burgers packed with flavor and nutrition.

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burgers 🍔

Hey, VeganSpiceFam! 🌱❤️

Have you ever felt like your body needed a happy dance? 🕺💃 That's what happened when I went vegan five years ago! Not only did I feel lighter, but my energy levels shot through the roof! 🚀 The health benefits of going vegan are endless—from improved heart health to glowing skin. And today, I'm sharing one of my all-time favorite recipes that'll make your taste buds groove: Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burgers! These beauties are packed with protein, fiber, and flavor. Ready to get cookin'? Let's goooo! 🔥

Ingredients

  • Sweet potatoes
  • Black beans
  • Red onion
  • Garlic
  • Ground cumin
  • Smoked paprika
  • Rolled oats
  • Fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Olive oil (for cooking)
  • Burger buns
  • Your favorite toppings (lettuce, tomato, avocado, etc.)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce 2 medium sweet potatoes with a fork and bake them for about 45 minutes, or until soft. Let them cool, then remove the skins and mash the flesh in a large bowl.
  2. Prepare the Beans: While the sweet potatoes are baking, drain and rinse a can of black beans. Use a fork to roughly mash them, leaving some beans whole for texture.
  3. Mix It Up: In the bowl with the mashed sweet potatoes, add the mashed black beans, 1/2 finely chopped red onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 cup rolled oats, and a handful of chopped fresh cilantro (if using). Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. Form the Patties: Mix everything together until well combined. Shape the mixture into 6 sizable patties. If the mixture is too sticky, add more oats.
  5. Cook the Patties: Heat a bit of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Assemble Your Burgers: Toast your burger buns and load them up with the sweet potato & black bean patties. Add your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomato, avocado, and more. Enjoy! 😋

A Little Backstory

I came up with this recipe after a day at the farmer's market, where I found the sweetest, most perfect sweet potatoes. 🎃 I rushed home and whipped up these burgers, and they were an instant hit! Now they're a staple in my kitchen, and I hope they'll become one in yours too!

Conclusion

There you have it, folks! Delicious, nutritious, and downright fun to make. These Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burgers are the perfect example of how exciting and delicious vegan cooking can be. Give it a try and let me know how it goes! 🥳✨