Vegan Sweet Potato Black Bean (Printable Version)

Hearty black bean and sweet potato patties with a creamy avocado lime sauce for a flavorful vegan meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Burgers

01 - 1 large sweet potato (about 12 oz), peeled and cubed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
04 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
05 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

→ For the Avocado Lime Sauce

14 - 1 ripe avocado
15 - 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
17 - 1 garlic clove
18 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
19 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ To Serve

20 - 4 vegan burger buns
21 - Lettuce leaves
22 - Tomato slices
23 - Red onion slices

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil and spread evenly on the tray. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and allow to cool slightly.
02 - In a food processor, pulse oats into coarse meal. Add roasted sweet potato, black beans, red onion, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, cilantro, and lime juice. Pulse until just combined but still chunky, avoiding overmixing.
03 - Shape the mixture into 4 equal burger patties. Place on a plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly oil the surface and cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown.
05 - Blend all avocado lime sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
06 - Toast burger buns if desired. Layer with lettuce, tomato, red onion, sweet potato black bean patty, and generous dollop of avocado lime sauce. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These burgers are packed with nutrients from sweet potatoes and black beans
  • The patties hold together beautifully without eggs or dairy
  • The avocado lime sauce adds a creamy, zesty element that elevates the entire dish
  • They're hearty enough to satisfy even dedicated meat-eaters
  • Perfect for meal prep—patties can be made ahead and frozen
02 -
  • Don't over-process the burger mixture—keeping some texture makes for better burgers
  • If the mixture seems too wet, add a tablespoon or two of additional oats
  • Make a double batch and freeze the extra patties for quick future meals
  • For even more flavor, add a teaspoon of soy sauce or liquid smoke to the burger mixture
  • Toast the buns for the best texture contrast with the soft patty and creamy sauce
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