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 can black beans (15 ounces each, rinsed and drained); 0.5 cup breadcrumbs; 0.5 yellow onion (medium, finely diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 0.75 teaspoon salt (for fries); 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking burgers); 6 whole wheat burger buns; 2 sweet potatoes (large, cut into fries); 1 tablespoon olive oil (for fries); 0.25 cup ketchup (for serving); 0.25 cup mustard (for serving); 0.5 head lettuce (for serving); 1 tomato slices (sliced, for serving)

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: $1.51/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian
Vegan
Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Fiber
Pescatarian
Low-Fat
Low-Sugar
Low-Saturated-Fat
Low-Cholesterol

Ingredients

2 can black beans (15 ounces each, rinsed and drained)
0.5 cup breadcrumbs
0.5 yellow onion (medium, finely diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
0.75 teaspoon salt (for fries)
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking burgers)
6 whole wheat burger buns
2 sweet potatoes (large, cut into fries)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for fries)
0.25 cup ketchup (for serving)
0.25 cup mustard (for serving)
0.5 head lettuce (for serving)
1 tomato slices (sliced, for serving)

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: 459
Protein: 19.3 g
Carbohydrates: 81.4 g
Fat: 9.4 g
Fiber: 13.7 g
Sodium: 1333 mg
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sugar: 7 g