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Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

A smart rendition of the traditional backyard BBQ staple, these burgers sub sweet potatoes and “superfood” black beans making them a perfect go-to. Top with a tasty avocado mayo.

  • 6 Servings
  • Prep Time
  • Total Time
Nutritional Information

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Peel and dice sweet potato and boil on stove until soft; approx. 12 minutes.
  2. In a food processor, add black beans, corn, breadcrumbs, egg, cilantro, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Pulse until cilantro is finely chopped.
  3. Transfer mixture to a bowl. In a separate bowl, mash sweet potato and add to mixture. Gently fold until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl combine mayonnaise, celery salt, and paprika with 3 avocados, mash and whip up until smooth and combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you are ready to assemble your dinner.
  5. Using your hands, divide mixture evenly into 6 medium sized patties and lay out on lightly oiled baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 6 mins on one side, carefully flip over, then bake for 5 more minutes on the other side. Place between lightly toasted whole wheat hamburger buns. Top with avocado mayo, guacamole, fresh spinach, and shredded carrots. Enjoy!
  7. Serve with baked French fries and Enjoy!

Ingredients

    Burgers

  • 1 cup black beans, cooked
  • ½ cup corn, cooked
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped and lightly packed
  • 1 ½ medium sweet potato
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

    • Avocado Mayo

  • 3 medium avocados
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp celery salt

    • Toppings

  • 1 cup spinach
  • ½ cup matchstick carrots
  • 6 tbsp guacamole
  • ½ cup red onion, sliced thin
  • 6 whole wheat hamburger buns
  • 18 oz. baked french fries