Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Aioli

Delicious and hearty vegetarian burgers packed with flavor and nutrients. Sweet potato, black beans, oats, and spices create a satisfying patty, topped with a smoky chipotle aioli, crisp lettuce, and juicy tomato.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

650 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.31/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Snack•Bread

Cuisine:

American

Main Ingredient:

Vegetarian

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

1largeSweet Potato(Peeled and cubed)

£0.80

115-ounce canBlack Beans(Drained and rinsed)

£0.70

0.5cupRolled Oats(Quick or old-fashioned)

£0.15

0.3cupRed Onion(Finely diced)

£0.12

0.3cupCilantro(Chopped)

£0.35

1teaspoonChili Powder

£0.05

0.5teaspoonCumin

£0.03

0.3teaspoonSmoked Paprika

£0.03

0.3teaspoonGarlic Powder

£0.02

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.02

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.15

0.5cupMayonnaise

£0.25

1Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce(To taste, minced)

£0.30

1teaspoonLime Juice

£0.05

4Burger Buns

£1.00

Lettuce(For topping)

£0.80

1mediumTomato(Sliced, for topping)

£0.40

Total Cost

£5.23

£1.31 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed sweet potato with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
2.
While sweet potato is roasting, prepare the chipotle aioli. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
3.
Once sweet potato is roasted, let it cool slightly. In a large bowl, mash the sweet potato with a fork or potato masher. Leave some chunks for texture.
4.
Add the drained and rinsed black beans, rolled oats, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the mashed sweet potato.
5.
Mix all ingredients together until well combined. If the mixture is too wet, add more oats, one tablespoon at a time.
6.
Form the mixture into 4 patties. You can use slightly wet hands to prevent sticking.
7.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the patties in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through. Alternatively, you can bake the patties on a baking sheet at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
8.
Assemble the burgers. Spread chipotle aioli on the top and bottom buns. Place a sweet potato and black bean patty on the bottom bun, top with lettuce and tomato slices. Add the top bun and serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

68g

26% of RDA

Fat

35g

50% of RDA

Protein

18g

36% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

16 g

53% of RDA

Sugar

15 g

17% of RDA

Sodium

900 mg

39% of RDA

Saturated Fat

5 g

25% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the burger mixture.

If you don't have chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, you can use chipotle powder instead. Start with 1/4 teaspoon and add more to taste.

The patties can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before cooking.

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free oats and gluten-free burger buns.

Instead of pan-frying, you can grill the patties for a smoky flavor.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

Large bowl

Food processor (optional)

Wine Pairings

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