Sweet Potato Burger

This Sweet Potato Burger is a deliciously spiced Indian-inspired dish featuring a creamy sweet potato patty, perfect for a healthy meal. Served in whole wheat buns with fresh toppings, it's a flavorful and nutritious option for burger lovers.

Ingredients

• Sweet potato - 200 grams
• Chickpea flour (besan) - 3 tablespoons
• Onion (finely chopped) - 1 small
• Ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Green chili (finely chopped) - 1 small
• Cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Whole wheat burger buns - 2
• Lettuce leaves - 2
• Tomato slices - 1 medium
• Cucumber slices - 1 small

Steps

1. Peel and chop the sweet potato into cubes and boil them in salted water until tender (about 15 minutes).
2. Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them in a bowl until smooth.
3. Add chickpea flour, chopped onion, grated ginger, green chili, cilantro, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, salt, and black pepper to the mashed sweet potato. Mix well to form a dough.
4. Divide the mixture into 2 equal portions and shape them into patties.
5. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
6. Toast the whole wheat burger buns lightly on the same pan for 1-2 minutes.
7. Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on the bottom half of each bun, topping with lettuce, tomato, and cucumber slices, then cover with the top half of the bun.
8. Serve warm and enjoy your healthy Sweet Potato Burger!

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 54 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin A and potassium.
• High in fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes a feeling of fullness.

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