Sweet Potato and Chickpea Burgers
Ingredients
- 3 small sweet potatoes
- 1/3 cup dry millet or quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or to taste)
- salt to taste
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
Preparation
Roast the sweet potatoes at 400°F until soft, then peel and cut into small pieces once cool
Cook 1/3 cup dry millet or quinoa according to package directions
Combine the cooked millet or quinoa with the sweet potatoes and 1 can of drained and rinsed chickpeas
Add 1/2 finely chopped red onion, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon sriracha (or to taste), and salt to taste
Mash the mixture with a potato masher until well combined, leaving some chickpeas whole
Process 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats until the flakes just start to break apart
Mix the processed oats into the burger batter
Refrigerate the batter for at least 15 minutes to help it bind better
Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to form equal-sized patties
Pan fry or bake the patties; if baking, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway