Black Bean Sweet Potato Burger
Black Bean Sweet Potato Burger
Ingredients
- 1 tbs ground flaxseed +3 tbs water, or 1 egg
- 1 cup cooked mashed sweet potato, from 1 large or 2 smaller sweet potatoes
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup loosely packed fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp oregano
- ⅛ tsp garlic salt
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbs lime juice
- Cooking spray (coconut or canola oil)
Instructions
- Mix together ground flaxseed and water and set it aside until it gels.
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Use a potato masher or the back of a large spoon to mash the beans, leaving a few in-tact for texture.
- In a large skillet, heat a thin layer of cooking spray over medium high heat.
- Form the sweet potato mixture into 6 patties.
- When the skillet is hot enough; add the patties, in batches if necessary.
- Cook on one side until a crispy exterior is formed, about 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully flip each patty and cook an additional 5 minutes on the second side.
- Serve with your favorite toppings like guacamole. Enjoy!
Notes
NUTRITION NUGGETS: Flaxseeds provide lignans, protecting you from getting prostate or breast cancer.