Sweet Potato Black Bean Patties

Sweet Potato Black Bean Patties

This recipe is full of nutrient-rich ingredients. Most people don’t get enough fiber in their diet, so these patties are a perfect plant based way to add fiber, fun and flavor to many meals. This recipe is my own and I couldn’t be more proud of the way it turned out.

If you’ve never made a plant based patty, don’t be scared. You won’t have to give up your 9-5 job, stop showering, and live in a van covered in peace signs (even though that could be fun for a short time) to enjoy all the health benefits that plants have to offer.

Even though these patties are meatless, my meat-eating-Texas-raised-husband, has asked me to make them several times in the same week because he loved them so much.

These patties are versatile.

Here are a couple ways you can enjoy these sweet potato black bean patties:

  • Make great vegan burgers! They are’t high in protein by themselves, but they do contain quinoa, which is a complete plant protein. Add your favorite bun, guacamole, and enjoy!

  • Add fish! Use the patties as a base, then add smoked salmon, red onion, and a bit of sour cream on top for a tasty and unique meal. Your taste buds will thank you.

  • Add grilled chicken! Chicken is a familiar territory for a lot of you. That’s okay, no shame in that! If you’re trying to hit a certain protein goal for the day, add a grilled chicken breast, and use this patty as your fiber rich carb. Delicious, and it probably fits your macros! ;)

 

Ingredients:

•1 cup Sweet potatoes (cooked, should be smooshy)

•1/2 cup quinoa cooked

•1 can Black Beans, drained and rinsed.

•1 Tbsp. Flax-seed meal (if you have whole flax-seed, they can be ground in a handheld coffee grinder)

•3 Tbsp. Water

•1 lime squeezed

•Cilantro to taste, Chopped

•1 1/2 tsp Cumin

•1/2 tsp Curry

•1 tsp. Garlic powder

•1 tsp. Chili powder

 

Instructions:

Mix the flax meal and water and set aside. Use a potato masher to smash black beans, then add quinoa, and potato, mashing until well mixed.

Once flax-meal has set and there is a gel residue, mix it in as well.

Finally mix lime and all spices remaining. Shape into 6 patties.

Use a large pan and lightly coat the bottom with a cooking spray of your choice (canola, olive, or avocado oil)l. Cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.

Serve with homemade/store bought guacamole! Makes 6 patties.

Calories: 115

Protein: 6g

Carbs: 21g

Fat: 1g

Fiber: 7g

Let me know if you make these delicious and nutritious patties in the comments!