Burgers are always something you can get excited about. There’s something about eating them that just feels like a special treat. Well, this special treat is completely plant-based and packed with healthy bean-powered protein. Enjoy with all of your favorite burger fixings and some crispy baked sweet potato fries on the side.
Ingredients:
For the baked sweet potato fries:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 T olive oil
- generous pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
For the burgers:
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water (can use ground chia seed)
- 1 - 14.5oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- generous pinch of salt
- pinch of black pepper
- 1 tbsp sriracha (or hot sauce of choice)
- 1 T olive oil
- bun
- burger fixings (whatever you like – vegan mayo, tomato, lettuce, onion, mustard, etc.)
Directions
For the baked sweet potato fries:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into long strips, toss them in a bowl with 1 T olive oil, a generous pinch of salt and pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Bake on a greased pan for 15 min, carefully remove the pan and toss them around. Return to oven for another 10 minutes.
For the burgers:
- Place flax and water in a small bowl. Set aside to thicken.
- Place beans in a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork until most beans are broken up, leaving some whole.
- Add breadcrumbs, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, sriracha, and flax mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Form into 2-3 tightly packed patties. You can refrigerate them until you are ready to cook or cook them right away.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Cook burgers for about 6 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Build your burger and enjoy with a side of sweet potato fries.
Makes 2 large burgers, or 3 medium burgers.
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