Black Bean Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries

Name: Black Bean Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs); 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.75 teaspoon salt (for fries); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking burgers); 6 whole wheat burger buns; 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into fries; 1 tablespoon olive oil (for fries); Ketchup, mustard, lettuce, and tomato slices for serving (optional); Ketchup, mustard, lettuce, and tomato slices for serving (optional); Ketchup, mustard, lettuce, and tomato slices for serving (optional); Ketchup, mustard, lettuce, and tomato slices for serving (optional)

Hearty black bean burgers seasoned with a zesty kick, served on soft buns with a side of crispy oven-baked sweet potato fries for a satisfying and easy meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $1.55/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian
Vegan
Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Fiber
Pescatarian

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.75 teaspoon salt (for fries)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking burgers)
6 whole wheat burger buns
2 large sweet potatoes, cut into fries
1 tablespoon olive oil (for fries)
Ketchup, mustard, lettuce, and tomato slices for serving (optional)
Ketchup, mustard, lettuce, and tomato slices for serving (optional)
Ketchup, mustard, lettuce, and tomato slices for serving (optional)
Ketchup, mustard, lettuce, and tomato slices for serving (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss sweet potato fries with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt on a baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and tender.
While fries cook, prepare the black bean burgers. In a large bowl, mash the rinsed and drained black beans with a fork until mostly smooth but still with some texture. Add the breadcrumbs, finely diced yellow onion, minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and form them into patties, about 3/4-inch thick.
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the black bean burgers for 4-5 minutes per side, until browned and heated through.
Serve the zesty black bean burgers on whole wheat burger buns with roasted sweet potato fries and your favorite toppings like ketchup, mustard, lettuce, and tomato slices.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and gluten-free buns. The burgers can be made ahead and reheated gently.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 511
Protein: 22.5 g
Carbohydrates: 90.5 g
Fat: 9.6 g
Fiber: 16.1 g
Sodium: 1453 mg
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sugar: 7.4 g