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When most people think of vegan diets, they think of strict, ultra-healthy eating. In reality, for a lot of vegans, this is not at all the case… We eat processed and junk food too!
And I realised I’ve been relying on it a little too much lately, particularly with soy burgers, which are a summer BBQ staple for me.
So instead of processed soy burgers, which despite being very convenient and not a bad substitute, I have chosen to start making my own from now on, which are not only healthier but so so so much tastier!
Smokey Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burgers #vegan #glutenfree These burgers are really simple – just roast sweet potato, black beans (or kidney beans) and arrowroot powder (a grain-free starch).
I love the flavour from roasting the sweet potatoes but if you want to save time on cooking, you could microwave or steam the sweet potatoes instead of roasting them.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 small sweet potato approx 200g
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 x 400g tin black beans or kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 4 tbsp arrowroot powder or tapioca flour, cornstarch etc.
- 1/2 small red onion chopped
- 2 gloves garlic mined
- 1 heaped tbsp fresh chopped coriander
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wholemeal gluten-free bun
- Lettuce tomato, red onion etc.
- Ketchup vegan mayonaise or barbecue sauce etc.
- Fat-free oven chips
- Preheat the oven to 200c. and line a roasting tray with greaseproof paper or spray with olive oil.
- Peel and chop the sweet potato into thin slices, dust with the smoked paprika and roast for approximately 30 minutes, until tender. Keep the oven on.
- Meanwhile, add the beans, arrowroot powder, onion, garlic, herbs and spices to a large bowl. When the sweet potato is cooked, add it to the bowl and mash everything together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the mixture into 4 balls and flatten into patty shapes. Place on the baking tray you used earlier to roast the potatoes and cook for 30 minutes, flipping half way through.
- Serve with a gluten-free bun and whatever toppings and sauces you desire. I love to serve mine with some homemade chips!
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