Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

Elevate your plant-based dining with these hearty and flavorful Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers! Packed with nutritious ingredients like roasted sweet potatoes, protein-rich black beans, and whole-grain oats, these burgers deliver a perfect balance of smoky spices, including cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. With a crispy golden crust and a tender interior, they're a satisfying alternative to traditional beef patties. Ready in under an hour, these veggie burgers are easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings—think creamy avocado, crisp lettuce, and juicy tomato slices. Whether served on a toasted bun or as a standalone patty with a side salad, this recipe is a delicious, wholesome option for meatless meals. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone looking to enjoy a healthier burger night!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes
• 1 15-ounce can black beans
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 0.5 medium-sized red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0 optional toppings (e.g., avocado, lettuce, tomato)
• 4 burger buns

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them a few times with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 35-40 minutes, or until tender. Let them cool slightly.

Step 3

While the sweet potatoes are roasting, rinse and drain the black beans. Use a fork or potato masher to partially mash the beans in a large mixing bowl, leaving some texture.

Step 4

Finely chop the red onion and mince the garlic. Add both to the black beans in the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh and add it to the bowl with the black beans, onion, and garlic.

Step 6

Add the rolled oats, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir everything together until well combined.

Step 7

Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties and place them on a plate or tray. If the mixture is too soft, refrigerate for 20 minutes to help it firm up.

Step 8

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden and heated through.

Step 9

Assemble the burgers: Place each patty on a burger bun and top with your favorite toppings, such as avocado, lettuce, tomato, or your preferred sauce.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1066.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1599.6

Total Fat 34.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3384.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 264.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.3g	0%
Total Sugars 26.3g
Protein 55.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 522.8mg	0%
Iron 18.8mg	0%
Potassium 936.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.7%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 66.4%