When most people think of vegan diets, they think of strict, ultra-healthy eating. In reality, for a lot of vegans, this is not at all the case... We eat processed and junk food too!
And I realised I've been relying on it a little too much lately, particularly with soy burgers, which are a summer BBQ staple for me.
So instead of processed soy burgers, which despite being very convenient and not a bad substitute, I have chosen to start making my own from now on, which are not only healthier but so so so much tastier!
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These burgers are really simple - just roast sweet potato, black beans (or kidney beans) and arrowroot powder (a grain-free starch).
I love the flavour from roasting the sweet potatoes but if you want to save time on cooking, you could microwave or steam the sweet potatoes instead of roasting them.
These burgers are:
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Eggless
- Soy-free
- Nut-free
- Gluten-free & grain-free (without the bun)
- Low-fat
📖 Recipe
Smoky Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burgers
These smoky, flavourful bean burgers are not only delicious but are also vegan, gluten-free, grain-free and low fat!
Ingredients
- 1 small sweet potato, approx 200g
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 x 400g tin black beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 tbsp arrowroot powder, or tapioca flour, cornstarch etc.
- ½ small red onion, chopped
- 2 gloves garlic, mined
- 1 heaped tbsp fresh chopped coriander
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- Salt and pepper, to taste
To serve:
- Wholemeal gluten-free bun
- Lettuce, tomato, red onion etc.
- Ketchup, vegan mayonaise or barbecue sauce etc.
- Fat-free oven chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200c. and line a roasting tray with greaseproof paper or spray with olive oil.
- Peel and chop the sweet potato into thin slices, dust with the smoked paprika and roast for approximately 30 minutes, until tender. Keep the oven on.
- Meanwhile, add the beans, arrowroot powder, onion, garlic, herbs and spices to a large bowl. When the sweet potato is cooked, add it to the bowl and mash everything together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the mixture into 4 balls and flatten into patty shapes. Place on the baking tray you used earlier to roast the potatoes and cook for 30 minutes, flipping half way through.
- Serve with a gluten-free bun and whatever toppings and sauces you desire. I love to serve mine with some homemade chips!
Nutrition Information
Yield 4Amount Per Serving Calories 155Carbohydrates 32gFiber 6gSugar 4gProtein 6g
Cady | Wild Heart of Life says
I'm also in a place of trying to discern wholesome from indulgent. As a new vegan, it was like everything was "healthy" comparatively, but now I'm trying to really choose foods that are nourishing not just "vegan". These look great and definitely wholesome!
Aimee says
Yeah, that's the thing... everything seems so comparatively healthy but in reality, a lot of it is just (if not more) processed. Anyway, I would choose these burgers over shop-bought ones any day :-)
nadia says
Sounds and looks gorgeous! I love using sweet potato to make veggie burgers :)
Aimee says
Thanks Nadia :-) I love using sweet potatoes to make everything!
Monica says
I'll always be a fan of any dish anchored with sweet potatoes. Making your own is always best but it can be hard with life getting in the way. Glad you shared an easy recipe!
Aimee says
I agree, Monica! I need to make these again soon and see how well they hold up when frozen.
Amy says
Hey Aimee
Did you ever freeze them? How did they hold up?
Rosie says
I often have the problem of home-made bean burgers being a bit dry, does the sweet potato keep them moist? Chips look good- we've been eating way too many home-made chips recently, even though they're healthier than other chips there's still a fair bit of oil on them so I think it's time to go fat free :)
Aimee says
Yep, these ones are plenty moist thanks to the sweet potato! I know what you mean about some bean burgers, they need a lot of sauce to make the texture right sometimes. And yes, if you can't resist eating chips all the time but want to reduce the calories - you must try the fat-free chips. Life-changer!
Anca says
They sound delicious, the combination of sweet potatoes and beans must be lovely.
Aimee says
Thanks Anca!