Name: Sweet Potato Protein Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 lbs., peeled and cubed); 3/4 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice for softer texture); 3/4 cup chickpeas (rinsed and drained); 1/4 cup hemp seeds; 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds; 1/2 small red onion (finely diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 cup oat flour (or almond flour); 1-1/2 tsp. Redmond Real Salt Organic Season Salt; 1 tsp. smoked paprika; 2 Tbsp. avocado oil (or olive oil, plus more for frying); Guacamole (or smashed avocado); Red onion slices; Pickles; Sauerkraut; Lettuce (or microgreens); Tomato slices; Primal Kitchen Mayo; Primal Kitchen Yum Yum Sauce; Gluten-free buns; Whole-grain buns; Sourdough buns

These sweet potato burgers redefine plant-based burgers — hearty, high-protein and full of feel-good flavor. Chickpeas, quinoa and seeds team up for a satisfying bite that’s crispy on the edges and tender inside. Vegan, gluten-free and fun to top any way you like, they’re the kind of wholesome comfort food you’ll crave on repeat.

Two Sweet Potato Burgers with Guacamole, Tomato and Onion on Seed-Topped Whole Grain Buns

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Sweet Potato Protein Burgers

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 451 kcal

Author Liana Werner-Gray

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes about 1-1/2 lbs., peeled and cubed
3/4 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice for softer texture
3/4 cup chickpeas rinsed and drained
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/2 small red onion finely diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup oat flour or almond flour
1-1/2 tsp. Redmond Real Salt Organic Season Salt
1 tsp. smoked paprika
2 Tbsp. avocado oil or olive oil, plus more for frying

Topping options (choose your favorites)

Guacamole or smashed avocado
Red onion slices
Pickles
Sauerkraut
Lettuce or microgreens
Tomato slices
Primal Kitchen Mayo
Primal Kitchen Yum Yum Sauce

Bun options

Gluten-free buns
Whole-grain buns
Sourdough buns

Instructions

Steam or boil cubed sweet potatoes for 10-12 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain well.
In large bowl, combine sweet potato cubes and chickpeas and mash lightly, leaving some texture.
Stir in quinoa, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, onion, garlic, oat flour and spices. Mix until well combined. If mixture is too soft, add more oat flour 1 tablespoon at a time.
Form patties by dividing mixture into 4 equal portions; form each portion into ¾-inch thick patties. Refrigerate 15-20 minutes to firm up before cooking.

To oven bake

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and oil paper lightly.
Bake patties 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and slightly crisp on edges.

To pan fry

In skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil. Fry patties 4-5 minutes per side, until crisp and golden brown.

Recipe Notes

Get the ingredients you’ll need from Vitacost.

Nutrition Facts

Sweet Potato Protein Burgers

Amount Per Serving (1 burger)

Calories 451 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Fat 21g32%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Trans Fat 0.003g

Polyunsaturated Fat 8g

Monounsaturated Fat 9g

Sodium 312mg13%

Potassium 762mg22%

Carbohydrates 54g18%

Fiber 10g40%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 15g30%

Vitamin A 16741IU335%

Vitamin C 7mg8%

Calcium 93mg9%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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