Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burgers 🍔

Hey, VeganSpiceFam! 🌱❤️

Have you ever felt like your body needed a happy dance? 🕺💃 That's what happened when I went vegan five years ago! Not only did I feel lighter, but my energy levels shot through the roof! 🚀 The health benefits of going vegan are endless—from improved heart health to glowing skin. And today, I'm sharing one of my all-time favorite recipes that'll make your taste buds groove: Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burgers! These beauties are packed with protein, fiber, and flavor. Ready to get cookin'? Let's goooo! 🔥

Ingredients

Sweet potatoes
Black beans
Red onion
Garlic
Ground cumin
Smoked paprika
Rolled oats
Fresh cilantro (optional)
Salt
Black pepper
Olive oil (for cooking)
Burger buns
Your favorite toppings (lettuce, tomato, avocado, etc.)

Instructions

Prep the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce 2 medium sweet potatoes with a fork and bake them for about 45 minutes, or until soft. Let them cool, then remove the skins and mash the flesh in a large bowl.
Prepare the Beans: While the sweet potatoes are baking, drain and rinse a can of black beans. Use a fork to roughly mash them, leaving some beans whole for texture.
Mix It Up: In the bowl with the mashed sweet potatoes, add the mashed black beans, 1/2 finely chopped red onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 cup rolled oats, and a handful of chopped fresh cilantro (if using). Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Form the Patties: Mix everything together until well combined. Shape the mixture into 6 sizable patties. If the mixture is too sticky, add more oats.
Cook the Patties: Heat a bit of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Assemble Your Burgers: Toast your burger buns and load them up with the sweet potato & black bean patties. Add your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomato, avocado, and more. Enjoy! 😋

A Little Backstory

I came up with this recipe after a day at the farmer's market, where I found the sweetest, most perfect sweet potatoes. 🎃 I rushed home and whipped up these burgers, and they were an instant hit! Now they're a staple in my kitchen, and I hope they'll become one in yours too!

Conclusion

There you have it, folks! Delicious, nutritious, and downright fun to make. These Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burgers are the perfect example of how exciting and delicious vegan cooking can be. Give it a try and let me know how it goes! 🥳✨