Sweet Potato Burgers - Black bean and sweet potato patties

Welcome to a delicious homemade twist on the classic veggie burger, brought to you by Cozy Peach Kitchen - Easy Vegetarian Recipes. Today, we are combining the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with hearty black beans and a touch of heat from jalapenos to create mouth-watering Sweet with Heat Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burgers. Follow the recipe below to create these easy and satisfying burgers right in your own kitchen!

Ingredients:

- 1 large sweet potato, roasted and mashed (about 1 cup)

- 1 can black beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed, and patted dry

- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced

- 1 small yellow onion, diced

- 1 small jalapeno, finely minced

- 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced

- 2 tsp olive oil

- 1/4 tsp salt, plus more to taste

- 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder (or regular chili powder)

- 1 tsp dry parsley

- 1 tsp cumin

- 1 large egg (or flax egg for a vegan option), beaten

- 1 cup plain dry bread crumbs

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10-12 minutes

Total Time: 30-32 minutes

Servings: Makes about 4-5 burgers

Equipment:

- Oven for roasting sweet potato

- Large skillet

- Cutting board and knife

- Mixing bowl

- Potato masher or fork

- Measuring cups and spoons

- Spatula

Instructions:

1. Begin by roasting your sweet potato in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 60 minutes. Poke a few holes in the sweet potato before roasting to allow steam to escape.

2. Once your sweet potato is soft and roasted, peel and mash it in a bowl using a potato masher or fork until smooth.

3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet, sprinkle with a quarter teaspoon of salt, and sauté until the vegetables are soft and golden, about 6-8 minutes. Stir occasionally for even cooking.

4. Add the minced jalapeno and garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.

5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans with the mashed sweet potato and use the potato masher to partially mash the mixture, leaving some beans whole for texture.

6. Stir in the cooked veggies and season with chipotle chili powder, additional salt, dry parsley, and cumin until everything is well-mixed.

7. Add the beaten egg (or flax egg) and dry bread crumbs to the bowl and mix until the mixture starts to hold together.

8. Form the mixture into burger patties with your hands, pressing them together firmly.

9. Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium heat and add the patties, cooking on each side for about four to five minutes or until nicely browned and heated through.

10. Serve your Sweet with Heat Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burgers on your favorite buns with your choice of toppings and enjoy!

Cooking Tips:

- To ensure your veggie patties hold together and don't fall apart, make sure to remove as much moisture as possible from the beans and veggies by patting them dry with paper towels and sautéing.

- For a vegan burger, substitute the egg with a flax egg and ensure your bread crumbs are vegan as well.

- You can use any color of bell pepper for this recipe, and increase the jalapeno or garlic according to your taste.

This recipe has been brought to you by Cozy Peach Kitchen - Easy Vegetarian Recipes. Discover more delicious and easy vegetarian meals by visiting their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CozyPeachKitchen

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Sweet Potato Burgers - Black bean and sweet potato patties