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These ridiculously healthy, flavorful Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers feature sweet potato, chickpeas, and southwest seasonings! Gluten free optional and easy to make.

Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers

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These veggie burgers are full of flavor and easily compliment a number of dietary needs. You're going to want them in your life stat!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 6 burgers
Calories 181
Author Kim

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato yielding 1 cup puree
  • 1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
  • 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs (use gluten-free, as needed)
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

EXTRAS:

Instructions

  • Bake, microwave, or boil your sweet potato until tender. Remove/discard potato skin and, using a food processor or blender, puree the sweet potato until smooth but thick. Transfer the sweet potato to a large mixing bowl.
  • Next, add rinsed garbanzo beans to the food processor. Pulse just a few times to break up the beans, still leaving lots of texture. Add beans to large mixing bowl with sweet potato.
  • Add bread crumbs to the sweet potato mixture. Then, sauté bell pepper, onion and celery over medium-high heat.
  • Once your veggies are cooked, add them, along with the egg and seasonings to the bowl with the sweet potato mixture.
  • Stir to incorporate (I like to use my hands) and divide burger mixture into 6 balls.
  • Cup each ball in your hands and squeeze, pressing it into a round compact patty.
  • Refrigerate patties for approx. 30 minutes to set.
  • To cook, spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium to high heat. Cook for a few minutes on each side until the patty is golden and the center is warm. Cooking times will vary a bit depending on the size of your burgers and type of pan/skillet used, so aim for a crispy outside with a warm tender center.
  • Once done, pile a lightly toasted bun high with greens, patty and top it off with a generous helping of guac and dig in!

Notes

Nutrition information is for burger only.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5901IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg