Ingredients
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2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
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1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup cooked quinoa
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1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
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1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 Salt and black pepper to taste
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1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs (or regular if not gluten-free)
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4 gluten-free burger buns (or regular if not gluten-free)
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1 Lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and sliced avocado for garnish
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1 Vegan mayo, ketchup, or your preferred burger condiments
Directions
Assemble your Vegan Caribbean-Inspired Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burger by placing a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, and some avocado slices on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a burger patty and your choice of vegan mayo, ketchup, or preferred condiments. Complete with the top bun and enjoy!
Steps
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Place the diced sweet potatoes in a pot of boiling water and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and mash the sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl. |
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Add the drained and rinsed black beans to the mashed sweet potatoes and mash them together, leaving some texture. |
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To the sweet potato and black bean mixture, add cooked quinoa, finely chopped red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground allspice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients. |
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Gradually add the gluten-free breadcrumbs and continue mixing until the mixture holds together. If needed, you can add more breadcrumbs to achieve the right consistency. |
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Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties. |
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with a small amount of oil or cooking spray. |
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Cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are heated through and have a nice golden crust. |
