If you have a sweet potato, a can of black beans and some simple pantry staples, then you can make these burgers. I love how budget friendly and simple this recipe is, plus they taste amazing! If you can, I highly recommend making some simple Sriracha vegan mayo. The creamy, spicy sauce pairs perfectly with the sweet and smoky burgers. I think you will love these Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers. They’re: Very mildly smoky and spiced Subtly sweet and savory Filling and satisfying Crispy on the outside, tender inside & just 9 ingredients!
How to make them
Start by roasting a medium sweet potato in the oven until fork tender. I like to speed things up by cutting the sweet potato in half lengthwise, then place orange flesh side down and bake for about 30 minutes. Once the flesh is cool enough to handle, scoop out the cooked sweet potato flesh and add to a large bowl. Mash, then add the black beans and mash a bit more, leaving some beans whole.
Now, to the same bowl, add the diced red onion, oats, spices and salt. Mix well with a large spoon. Add more salt to taste.
Shape into patties with your hands, using about 1/2 cup for each one. Place burgers on a greased pan (or use parchment paper).
Bake for 15 minutes, flip gently and bake for 15 more minutes. Remove from oven.
Sriracha mayo
For the optional Sriracha mayo, simply stir together 1/2 cup of vegan mayo (store bought or homemade), with 1 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce and a tiny pinch of garlic powder.
To serve
Serve sweet potato black bean burgers with Sriracha mayo (or regular mayo), lettuce, tomato slices, red onions, and/or avocado slices. Enjoy!
Gluten free
To ensure these burgers are gluten free, use gluten free certified oats, and gluten free buns.
If you liked this recipe, make sure to check out The Best Veggie Burger Recipe as well. *This recipe was first posted July 2017 and has been updated with an easier recipe process and ingredients, and new photos.
