Now that I’ve nailed the dreamiest veggie burger texture, I want to make three million and five versions. This recipe is inspired by my Pumpkin Walnut Burgers, which give new meaning to veggie burgers. No mush allowed! Although it’s been a minute since I posted a veggie burger recipe, we’re no strangers to burgers. These Easy Vegan Black Bean Burgers are a staple for something quick and I do adore these Salmon Burgers to death.
Ingredients
Chickpeas: The base of our burgers, packed with plant plant protein and fiber. The key is drying out the beans in the oven first so there isn’t excess moisture. Walnuts: I love walnuts! They help with the “meaty” texture and offer a great flavor boost, too. Full of heart-healthy, plant-based omega-3 fatty acids. Roasted sweet potato: For a bit of moisture, flavor, and binding assistance. Roasting it before hand means it’ll lend a specifically sweet and smoky flavor that microwaving or steaming will not. I love freezing extra chunks for blending into smoothies! Old-fashioned oats: A fun twist on breadcrumbs to help the burgers stay together. Toasting the oats along with them guarantees a maximum flavor situation. Use certified gluten-free if needed. Onion: Flavor town! Red onion would work as well. Make sure it’s finely diced to help everything stick together well. Cilantro: I love cilantro here for southwestern flavor, but you could also use parsley if that’s your jam. Spices: Chili powder, garlic powder (or you can use a couple cloves of fresh garlic), smoked paprika, and cumin. You can adjust the amount of spices to your preference and even add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes if you want things spicy. Yogurt: So simple for a creamy sauce to slather on. Dairy or non-dairy will work. I like Greek here but anything unflavored and unsweetened will do. The higher the fat content, the richer the sauce will be.
How to roast a sweet potato
Serving ideas
I love enjoying these burgs between a nice sesame bun with lettuce, the sauce and a pickle. They’d also be delish with fries or…
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If you make these sweet potato burgers, please let me know by leaving a comment and star rating. I’m so grateful for your feedback!
1 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup old-fashioned oats (certified gluten free if needed) ¾ cup chopped walnuts 1 cup roasted sweet potato (flesh from 1 large sweet potato*) ½ cup diced onion ½ cup cilantro, chopped 1 ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For the sauce:
¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (can sub regular yogurt or non-dairy yogurt) ¼ cup cilantro, chopped 1 lime, juiced (1 tbsp lime juice) ½ tsp fine sea salt 1 tsp sriracha (or your favorite hot sauce, chipotle tabasco is great too!)
