Description
Delicious and nutritious Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers made with quinoa, oats, and flavorful spices. These gluten-free, vegetarian burgers are perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal and can be cooked on the stovetop, in the oven, or grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- ½ cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup vegetable broth or water
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup oats (quick or old-fashioned, gluten-free)
- ½ cup sweet onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- Hamburger buns (gluten-free*)
- Avocado or guacamole (optional)
- Tomato, thinly sliced (optional)
- Onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 ½ tsp. cumin
- ¾ tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Cooking Oil
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
Instructions
- Cook Sweet Potatoes and Quinoa: In a medium-sized pot, combine the peeled sweet potatoes, rinsed quinoa, and vegetable broth. Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 22-25 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender.
- Prepare Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, whisk together cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Make Coarse Oat Flour: Pulse the oats in a high-speed blender 3-4 times to achieve a coarse oat flour consistency.
- Combine Burger Mixture: Once the sweet potatoes and quinoa are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl. Add the rinsed black beans, coarse oat flour, finely diced onion, chopped cilantro, and the seasoning mix. Mix everything until well combined; using your hands can help form the mixture evenly.
- Form Patties: Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each into a round patty approximately 1 inch thick.
- Cook Patties – Stovetop Method: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place patties in a single layer; cook in batches if needed. Cook each patty for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through.
- Cook Patties – Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush each patty with 1 teaspoon olive oil and place them in a single layer on the sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy on the outside.
- Cook Patties – Grill Method: Preheat the grill to medium heat and let it heat fully for at least 10 minutes. Spray grill grates lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Grill patties for 5-6 minutes per side until grill marks appear and the patties are heated through.
- Serve: Place the cooked sweet potato black bean burgers on gluten-free hamburger buns. Add avocado or guacamole, tomato slices, and onion slices as desired. Enjoy your healthy and flavorful burger!
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- You can substitute water for vegetable broth if preferred.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your spice preference or omit for milder flavor.
- These patties firm up more after chilling; for best results, refrigerate patties for 30 minutes before cooking if time permits.
- These burgers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days, making them good for meal prep.
- Freeze uncooked patties for up to 1 month; thaw before cooking.
- Serve with your choice of toppings and gluten-free buns for a complete meal.
