Name: Sweet Potato-Black Bean Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 cups grated sweet potato; 0.5 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 cup no-salt-added black beans, rinsed; 0.5 cup chopped scallions; 0.25 cup vegan mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon no-salt-added tomato paste; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup plain unsweetened almond milk yogurt; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted; 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber

Sweet Potato-Black Bean Burgers

4.6

(13)

13 Reviews

These vegan sweet potato-black bean burgers spiced with curry powder are easy to make. Blending the mixture with your hands gives you a soft, uniform texture then the outside gets crispy by cooking in a cast-iron pan. To make this recipe gluten-free too, use gluten-free oats and serve the patty in a lettuce wrap, omitting the bun.

By Robin Bashinsky

Updated on September 1, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 burgers

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Healthy Aging Heart Healthy High Calcium High Fiber Low Sodium Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

2 cups grated sweet potato
½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
½ cup chopped scallions
¼ cup vegan mayonnaise
1 tablespoon no-salt-added tomato paste
1 teaspoon curry powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plain unsweetened almond milk yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted
1 cup thinly sliced cucumber

Directions

Squeeze grated sweet potato with paper towels to remove excess moisture; place in a large bowl. Pulse oats in a food processor until finely ground; add to the bowl with the sweet potatoes. Add beans, scallions, mayonnaise, tomato paste, curry powder and salt to the bowl; mash the mixture together with your hands. Shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Place the patties on a plate; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Stir yogurt, dill and lemon juice together in a small bowl; set aside.
Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties; cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
Divide the yogurt sauce evenly among top and bottom bun halves. Top each bottom bun half with a burger and cucumber slices; replace top bun halves.

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare patties (Step 1); wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

454	Calories
22g	Fat
54g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 burger
Calories 454
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 54g	20%
Dietary Fiber 9g	32%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 12g	23%
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Vitamin A 9670IU	193%
Vitamin C 9mg	10%
Folate 95mcg	24%
Sodium 432mg	19%
Calcium 200mg	15%
Iron 4mg	19%
Magnesium 82mg	20%
Potassium 612mg	13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.