Recipe inspired by My New Roots Beauty Black Bean Burgers (another favorite burger recipe!)
Prep Time35 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr10 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12patties
Author: Jenné
Ingredients
Burgers
1red bell pepper
1/2red onion
2cans chickpeas
1cuppacked cilantro or parsleyor half and half
3clovesgarlic
1cupalmonds
2tbspcumin
3tspcoriander
2tspsmoked paprika
2½tspsea salt
1tspblack pepper
1large or 2 small sweet potatoes1½ cup, steamed or baked, peeled and mashed
¾cupquick-cooking oats
Green Tahini Sauce
1/2cuptahini
1/2cupwater
juice of 1 lemon
1cuppacked fresh mintcilantro, and parsley (or your favorite fresh herbs)
1tspsea salt
2tbspolive oil
Instructions
Burgers
In a food processor pulse and chop the red bell pepper and red onion. Pour the chopped veggies into a large mixing bowl. Place the chickpeas and cilantro/parsley into the food processor and blend until the chickpeas are a thick mealy texture. Pour into the mixing bowl with peppers and onions. Place the garlic, almonds, and spices into the food processor and blend until the almonds are a crumbly texture. Pour into the mixing bowl.
Mash the sweet potato with a fork, or place it in the food processor and blend until smooth. Pour it over the contents of the mixing bowl followed by the oats, and stir well to combine the ingredients. Season to taste with more sea salt and spice.
Place the burger batter in the refrigerator to firm up for an hour or longer.
Preheat oven to 375°, and line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop about 3/4 cup of the batter into your hands and form into a tight patty. Place the patty onto the baking sheet, and repeat with the remaining batter. Make sure that the patties are not too close to each other on the baking sheet (2 inches separating is good). Bake for 40 minutes, or until cooked through. After removing them from the oven, allow the patties to cool for at least 15 minutes before trying to remove them with a spatula or your hands.
Serve with green tahini on bread, lettuce, or solo. Bon appetit!
Green Tahini Sauce
Place the tahini, water, lemon, herbs, and sea salt into a blender. Blend until smooth, slowly add in the olive oil.