Description
Mashed black beans and sweet potatoes create a soft, hearty base, with a sautéed onion and garlic mixture that adds warmth and depth to every bite. The patties are baked on a sheet pan for easy cooking. Served on brioche buns with spicy aioli, lettuce, and pickled onions for the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and savory.
Ingredients
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Black Bean Burger Patties
- 2 cans of black beans
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup green chilis
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Juice of 1 lime
Extras for the sandwich
- Brioche buns
- Spicy aloe sauce
- Pickled red onions
- Lettuce
Aioli Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper, to season
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF. Line the sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Cut a sweet potato in half lengthwise and poke the outside skin side with a fork. Drizzle and rub with some olive oil, and place on a baking sheet flat-side-down. Bake for 30 minutes until soft all the way through. Remove from oven and scoop out insides into a bowl.
- While the sweet potatoes are cooking, sauté onions, garlic, and chilis in a skillet over medium heat until soft. Blot out any excess moisture.
- Reduce oven heat to 350ºF. Prepare another baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drain and pat dry 2 cans of black beans. Pour black beans into the bowl with the sweet potato. Mash together until a soft mixture forms. It’s okay to still have some whole bits of beans.
- Mix in garlic powder, cilantro, egg, panko bread crumbs, and seasonings. Mix until combined. Scoop out 1/2 cup of black bean mixture and form into a patty shape. They should be about 1 inch thick, but you can adjust the size to your preference.
- Bake for 12 minutes on each side or grill for 10 minutes on each side.
- While the burgers are baking, prep your toppings and make the Aioli Sauce. For the Aioli Sauce, add sauce ingredients to a bowl and mix until combined.
- When you’re ready to make your burgers, spread a thin layer of aioli on the bottom bun and top with a patty, lettuce, pickled onions, or your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 24-30 minutes