Sweet Potato Bean Burger

Burger with red onion, cheese, and
salsa on a homemade bun!

Sweet potato bean burger, this was so yummy and very filling! This recipe was adapted from Peas and Crayons. Also check out these Thai Sweet Potato Burgers!

The burgers can be frozen (after baking and cooling). To reheat bake for 20 minutes at 400F. Just keep an eye on the burger so they don't get too dried out. 

I served on these fresh rolls. 

Sweet Potato Bean Burger

makes 8 patties

1 large sweet potato, cooked

1 [15oz] can of chickpeas or equivalent

1  [15oz] can of cannellini beans or kidney beans

1/2-1 cup of diced bell pepper

1 medium-large jalapeno, diced

1 cup red onion, diced

1 cup white onion, finely diced

3 cloves of fresh garlic, minced

2 eggs

1 ½ -2 cups of rolled oats

2 tbsp oil

1 1/2 tsp cumin

1 tsp each oregano and basil

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp salt and pepper

Cook sweet potato: Slice off ends of potatoes, stab with a fork a few times. Bake at 350F for 1 hour. Once soft take the peel off and slice into chunks. Puree it up in the food processor. Add in kidney beans and chickpeas and pulse a few times (I like it a little chunky). Put into a big bowl.

While the sweet potato is baking, saute the onions, bell pepper, and jalapenos in approx 2-4 tablespoons of oil with black pepper and a sprinkle or two of red pepper. After about 7 minutes or so, add garlic and continue to saute until the veggies are translucent and tender. 

Once your veggies are ready, transfer to a large bowl with the beans, sweet potato, and raw oats, and then add your herbs/spices to season.  Adjust spices as needed. I found it easier to stir this mix in the kitchen aid with the paddle attachment, but a spoon also works.

Shape the mixture into 8 patties, packing each patty tightly between your hands so it holds together well. Place each patty onto the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes, then gently flip the patties and bake for another 15-17 minutes until golden on both sides.