Veggie Burger with Black Beans and Sweet Potato
Servings: 4 portions
Ingredients
- 1 tin (540 ml) black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 medium sweet potato cooked and mashed
- ½ cup rolled oats ground
- 1 egg or 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water for a vegan version
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon paprika smoked
- 1 tsp. cumin ground
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher (leave a few pieces for texture).
- Add mashed sweet potato, oat flour, egg (or substitute), soy sauce, mustard, spices and garlic.
- Mix well until smooth.
- Form 4 patties with your hands and place on a plate.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crisp.
- Toast burger buns.
- Add toppings of your choice: lettuce, tomato, avocado, caramelized onions, cheese, homemade sauce, etc.
Notes
Tip You can also bake the patties at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes, turning them halfway through.