Vegetarian burgers are so boring, but not any more! Our vegetarian sweet potato black bean burger is flavorful and delicious. Great tasting and healthfully prepared, this is a veggie burger you’ll want to serve for every meal.

This black bean burger is so versatile. Bake ‘em and eat ‘em plain, or give it the works with a grilled bun, fresh lettuce, tomato and avocado slices. And don’t forget a generous sprinkle of feta or goat cheese! Swap the bun with a lettuce wrap to reduce carbs.

Cook these burgers in advance and freeze for a delicious meal any time. These babies pack so much flavor that you’ll want to skip the sauce!

A homemade sweet potato black bean burger.

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Vegetarian burgers can be so boring, but not anymore! Our vegetarian sweet potato black bean burger recipe is flavorful and delicious.
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Ingredients
 

Yield: 8 -12 servings
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  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, roasted
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed
  • 1 tsp chili powder, or chipotle pepper powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp zest of lime
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cups panko or homemade breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a parchment lined baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mash baked sweet potatoes. You will need about 4 cups of mashed potatoes.
  • Add black beans and seasonings and stir to combine then mix in egg whites and breadcrumbs.
  • Scoop generous amount of mix and form 8-10 patties.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil. Pan-sear both sides of each patty and transfer to parchment-lined pan, work in batches.
  • Bake in oven 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Assemble burger with arugula, sliced avocado, sliced tomato, cheese and bun.

Notes

Next time you're at the store pick up a package of mini buns and serve these as an appetizer!
Author: Cheryl Najafi
Course: dinner
Calories: 189kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0.3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 613mg, Potassium: 384mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 6g
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