Sweet Potato Burger

These Sweet Potato Burgers are a vibrant and healthy twist on a classic favorite, infused with Mexican flavors that excite the palate. Packed with nutrients and topped with a zesty avocado salsa, they make for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Sweet potato - 300 grams
• Black beans - 100 grams, cooked and drained
• Oats - 50 grams
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Egg - 1 large
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Whole wheat burger buns - 2
• Avocado - 1 small, diced
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Tomato - 1 small, diced
• Jalapeño - 1 teaspoon, minced (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Peel and chop the sweet potato into cubes and boil in salted water for about 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, mash the sweet potato with a fork or potato masher.
4. Add black beans, oats, red onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, cilantro, and the egg to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
5. Form the mixture into 2 patties.
6. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
7. While the patties are cooking, prepare the avocado salsa by mixing diced avocado, lime juice, diced tomato, and minced jalapeño in a bowl. Season with salt to taste.
8. To serve, place the sweet potato patties on whole wheat burger buns and top with avocado salsa.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.8 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from sweet potatoes, promoting good vision and immune health.
• High in fiber from black beans and oats, supporting digestive health.

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