I have always loved eating a nice juicy hamburger. However, I have developed a new obsession with quinoa burgers, black bean burgers and sweet potato burgers. Don’t get me wrong…I still love hamburgers, but these sweet potato burgers are a much healthier (yet still delicious) option.

Sweet Potato Burger
Yields 4 burgers; recipe adapted from Howsweeteats
2 cups coarsely mashed sweet potatoes (or yams), about 2 large potatoes
1 cup cannellini beans (rinsed and drained if canned)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1/3 cup all-purpose or wheat flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cumin
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1 avocado, sliced
4 whole wheat buns
- Pierce potatoes all over with a fork, place on a paper towel and set in the microwave. Microwave the potatoes for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for 5 minutes more. Remove, slice in half and let cool until you can scoop out the potato.
- In a large bowl, mash beans with a fork. Add in sweet potato and coarsely mash together. Then add in spices, salt and pepper, minced garlic, egg, panko and flour. Mix together until combined, then place bowl in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Remove mixture from fridge and form into 4 equal patties, then place in the skillet once hot. Since the mixture can be messy and wet, do not move until they are fully cooked and golden on one side. This takes about 5-6 minutes. Then, add more oil if needed and flip burgers very gently. Cook for another 5-6 minutes.
- Toast buns and add avocado if desired.
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Tags: avocados, burgers, health, sweet potatoes