Mashed sweet potatoes make amazing veggie burgers!!! Prep time does not include the time required to cook the sweet potatoes. You can bake them or microwave them so the time will vary. These burgers are loaded with cannellini beans, and smoky spice and then are topped with a delicious maple cream.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Patties:
½ tablespoon oil
½ tablespoon butter
¼ cup onion, finely diced
dash of salt
2 large sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed(I prefer to bake mine but the microwave works!)
1 cup cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup panko bread crumbs
1½ teaspoons paprika (smoked if you have it)
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
2-3 tablespoons whole wheat flour, as needed
For the Maple Cream:
⅓ cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon maple syrup
To Dress the Burgers:
4 ciabatta rolls (or burger buns-- whole wheat!!)
1 avocado, sliced or smashed
Other toppings such as lettuce, tomato, or onion as desired
Instructions
Heat the oil and melt the butter in a small skillet. Add the onions and a dash of salt. Cook them over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until they are soft and caramelly. Scrape them into a large bowl.
Add the mashed sweet potatoes, cannellini beans, bread crumbs, paprika, onion powder, and salt. Mix everything well and add the flour a tablespoon at a time as needed if the mixture won't stick together.
Form the mixture into 4 burger patties.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. You can spray with non-stick cook spray if desired. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side. They will char a little.You are only heating them through-- everything is already cooked!
To make the Maple cream, just mix together the Greek yogurt and maple syrup.
Add a patty to each ciabatta bun, Top with the maple cream avocado, and other burger toppings.
Serve warm.
Recipe by Sugar Dish Me at https://www.sugardishme.com/savory-sweet-potato-burgers/