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Spicy Sorghum Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers


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  • Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
  • Yield: 10 burgers 1x

Description

These healthy, hand-crafted veggie burgers, which are vegan and gluten-free, are filled with the nutrition power of whole grain sorghum, black beans, sweet potatoes, veggies, and spices.


Ingredients

Scale
  • ½ cup sorghum
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut in half
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup kale, finely chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper, finely diced
  • ½ cup finely diced green onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ½ cup almond flour (or meal)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼1/2 tsp red chili flakes (adjust per spice preference)
  • ¼ tsp salt (optional)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place sorghum in a pot with water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer until tender, 50-60 minutes. Drain excess liquid.
  2. While sorghum is simmering, preheat oven to 400 F. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until tender, about 30 minutes, and remove from oven. Cool slightly, then remove cooked flesh from the peels with a spoon.
  3. While sorghum and sweet potatoes are cooking, prepare all ingredients for burger mixture. Place black beans and sweet potato flesh in a large mixing bowl. Partially mash until smooth, with some chunks remaining. Add cooked sorghum, kale, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, almond meal, cumin, paprika, red chili flakes, salt (optional), and black pepper. Mix to combine. Taste and adjust spices as needed. The mixture should be moist, but not wet. Add more almond flour if needed to create a firm yet moist texture. Cover bowl and refrigerate for one hour.
  4. Heat oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and line a 1/3-cup measuring cup with plastic wrap.
  5. Fill the lined measuring cup with the veggie burger mixture, packing it well and then gently transferring to the baking sheet. Lightly press the burger down with the palm of your hand to create a patty.
  6. Bake burgers for 35-45 minutes. Flip about halfway through to ensure even cooking. Burgers are done when they appear brown and dry around the edges.
  7. Serve as desired, with bun, vegetables, or flavorful sauce. Store burgers in an air-tight container in refrigerator or freezer.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger
  • Calories: 146
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 104 mg
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg