Sweet Potato, Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400° F. Cut both of your sweet potatoes in half, lengthwise, and rub olive oil on both sides. On a foil lined baking tray, place the inside half down and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, or until fork tender.

Step 2

When the sweet potatoes are done, remove skin and add to bowl. Using or a fork (or your hands), roughly mash the sweet potato. Then add in the rest of your patty ingredients and mix everything together. Add salt if needed.

Step 3

Divide the mixture into 4 parts and form your patties. Brush some olive oil on both sides because it's time to cook them!

Step 4

Turn your heat to medium, and place your oil brushed patties on the pan. Let the first side cook for at least 5 minutes before flipping it to the next side. Once your patties have some color to them (your preference), turn the heat off, add your cheese and cover the pan with a lid so the cheese can melt.

Step 5

These patties will still need to start off on the stovetop. Take your oil brushed patties and cook them on medium heat for about 2-3 minutes on each side. As soon as you see them holding their shape, you can transfer them to your grill. Grill on both sides until you see a char, and then place your cheese on top!

Step 6

You can add any fillings that you want! I suggested my favorites in the ingredients. I love to add a little bit of vegan mayo on both sides of the bun, and then layer it on with lettuce, the patty + cheese, tomato, onion, and a drizzle of hot sauce!