Sweet potato and black bean burgers
These vegetarian burgers can be made ahead and grilled for an easy dinner with your favourite vegetables
230 cal
Serves 4
Prep time
0h 20m
Cook time
0h 30m
Total time
0h 50m
Ingredients
Directions
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Step 1
In a large bowl, toss sweet potato with oil, chili powder, Italian seasoning and cayenne. Spread onto parchment paper lined baking sheet. Roast in 400 F (200 C) oven for 20 minutes. Add black beans and 1 tbsp (15 mL) cilantro and stir together. Return to oven for 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender. -
Step 2
Scrape into bowl and using potato masher, mash until fairly smooth. Stir in egg, oats, green onion (if using) and remaining cilantro. Shape into 4 patties about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. -
Step 3
Lightly spray grill and patties with cooking spray. Heat to medium heat and grill patties, turning once for about 6 minutes or until heated through and grill marked.
Tips
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How to toast oats: In a dry non-stick skillet, toast oats over medium heat, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes or until light golden and fragrant. Let cool before using. Great to add flavour when added oats to meatloaves and burgers.
Nutritional information
Per serving (1 burger)
- Calories
- 230
- Protein
- 11 g
- Sodium
- 40 mg
- Potassium
- 540 mg
- Total fat
- 9 g
- Saturated fat
- 2 g
- Cholesterol
- 50 mg
- Carbohydrates
- 36 g
- Fibre
- 8 g
- Sugars
- 0 g
- Added sugars
- 0 g
Recipe developed by Emily Richards PH Ec. © Heart and Stroke Foundation 2017.
