Black Bean and Roasted Sweet Potato Burger

Crazy Sexy Kitchen By Kris Carr with Chef Chad Sarno

These burgers can be eaten on a bun or I love them most on an Organic Lettuce Leaf. 

To see more from Kris Carr, check out kriscarr.com!

Ingredients

1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into small 1-inch chunks
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for sautéing
pinch of salt
½ cup finely diced onion
16 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 clove garlic, minced
½ Tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder (optional)
½ tsp salt
3 Tbsp tamari sauce
2 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce (optional)
⅛ cup cornmeal
4 whole-grain bun, toasted or Lettuce Leaf
1 tomato, sliced (optional)
1 onion, sliced (optional)
lettuce (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Place the potato, 1 tablespoon canola oil, and salt in a bowl and mix well. Spray a small baking pan with oil, and spread the sweet potato out in an even layer. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
3. Warm a small sauté pan and add remaining tablespoon of oil and the onion. Sauté until the onion is browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Pulse the next 9 ingredients together with the roasted sweet potato and onion in a food processor or stand mixer, being careful not to overmix. Taste for seasoning, then cool in the fridge. Remove after chilled and form six 6-ounce patties.
5. Warm a cast-iron skillet or other heavy pan. Spray pan with canola or olive oil and spray the burgers lightly. Brown both sides.
6. Serve on toasted buns and top with your favorite veggies.

 I am going to put mine on a Romaine Lettuce Leaf and maybe pair it with some steamed broccoli or cucumber salad!  Something easy....I know that much....I like QUICK and EASY MEALS!  

Let me know how you like this recipe!
Sherri xoxo  

Best Quinoa-Black Bean Burgers

makes 4

2 cups or 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup dry quinoa
1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs (sub corn meal for gluten-free)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 small onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
pinch salt 

1. In a small sauce pan, toast the quinoa in olive oil for a few minutes. Add a cup of water and a pinch of salt, cover, and cook until the water is absorbed (about 15 minutes).

2. Put the black beans, cooked quinoa, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and tomato paste into a mixing bowl. Mix everything together with your hands until it's evenly mixed. Really go after it and squish the mixture between your fingers, mashing the beans up. You want it to hold together well.  
 
3. Preheat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Divide the burger mixture into four equal pieces. I like to trace a line with my hand before forming patties. Use your hands to build the burgers.

4. Pour a layer of olive oil into the pan. Cook the patties (be careful not to overcrowd the pan) for 5 minutes on each side, until they are a deep brown. While the burgers cook, mix honey mustard together.

5. Toast the buns, slather them with honey mustard, and assemble the burgers with avocado, tomato, arugula, cilantro, a fried egg, or whatever else catches your eye!


http://www.twobluelemons.com/2012/02/best-quinoa-black-bean-burgers.html

Vegetarian Spicy Black Bean Burgers

Spicy Black Bean Burgers
Serves 4

Ingredients:
burger patties:
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves
1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons rolled oats
1 ear yellow corn, kernels and milk removed from husk
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
salt and pepper to taste

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 whole wheat burger buns
 

optional toppings/condiments:
sprouts
tomatoes
guacamole
avocados
cheese
lettuce
onions
caramelized onions
ketchup
mustard
mayonnaise
pickles

1. Place onion, jalapeno and garlic in a food processor and pulse 5 or 6 times.
2. Add beans, oats, corn, green onion, cumin, curry powder, and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper and pulse 8 times. Scrape downs sides of the bowl and pulse an additional 5 to 8 times (depending on desired texture).
3. Place mixture into a mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
4. Remove chilled mixture from refrigerator and stir in breadcrumbs. Adjust seasonings.
5. Pour oil into a heavy bottom skillet and place over medium. Form mixture into four equal patties. Cook patties for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until a crust develops and the patties are heated through.
6. Remove patties from heat and place onto burger buns. Assemble burger with toppings and condiments of your choice and serve.

http://spoonforkbacon.com/2012/03/spicy-black-bean-burger/