Sweet Potato Avocado Burger

Ingredients

• •2 pounds sweet potatoes
• •2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• •1 tablespoon granulated garlic powder
• •2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce
• •3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (omit for vegan)
• •¼ whole yellow onion
• •1 cup chickpeas
• •1¼ cups organic rolled oats
• •¾ cup raw walnuts
• •¾ cup flaxseed meal
• •2 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil
• •8 pieces Whole-wheat or gluten-free buns
• •2 whole ripe avocados
• •1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• •¼ whole red onion
• •16 leaves lacinato kale leaves
• •¼ cup Dijon mustard
• •¼ cup Olive oil mayonnaise

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Wash and pat your sweet potatoes dry. Cut the sweet potatoes into small 1-inch cubes. Roast the sweet potato cubes with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon granulated garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place onto a sheet tray and roast at 375° F for approximately 40 minutes, remove from the oven, and cool slightly.

   40 min

2. 2.

   In a food processor, add the roasted/cooked sweet potato, tamari soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce; pulse to combine. Add the onion and chickpeas and pulse until fully combined, periodically stopping the food processor and using a spatula or wooden spoon to move the mixture around. Mix just until the chickpeas and onion are fully incorporated; look for the consistency of mashed potatoes. Do not overmix.

   10 min

3. 3.

   Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the oats, walnuts, chia seeds, and flaxseed meal.

   5 min

4. 4.

   Remove the sweet potato mixture from the food processor and fold into the dry ingredients. Measure out 1/3 cup of the mixture at a time and, using your hands, form into round burger-shaped patties.

   15 min

5. 5.

   In a medium sauté pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the patties and sauté for about 4 minutes per side, or until they are warmed through and golden brown on each side.

   8 min

6. 6.

   To serve, place the patties on toasted buns, if desired, and add your choice of toppings. I love avocado, kale, and Worcestershire sauce.

   5 min