Celebrate meatless Monday with a veggie burger patty that’s neither processed nor dressed in preservatives. Cook Smarts’ recipe for sweet potato and chickpea burgers will give you a fresh and filling alternative to a classic American meat dish. A dash of garam masala spice and tasty peas kicks up the flavor and texture in these meatless patties. This is a great way to get your fill of potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C and fiber. Fire up that oven and you could be chomping on these burgers in 35 minutes flat!
Sweet Potato Chickpea Veggie Burger Ingredients Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Halve and score the sweet potatoes. Place into a microwave-safe pan. Add in 2 tbs. of water, cover with a damp paper towel, and pop into the microwave for 5 to 8 minutes. Allow sweet potatoes to cool. Scoop flesh of sweet potatoes into a food processor. Add in drained chickpeas, garam masala, generous dash of salt, and onions. Pulse until everything is combined. Add in peas and then form into 6 to 8 patties. Place onto a sheet pan lined with foil and sprayed with cooking oil. Add some cooking oil to a pan and sear the patties for 2 to 3 minutes until a nice golden color is achieved. Move patties back onto sheet pan. Bake patties in the oven for 15 minutes. Add cheese in the last 2 minutes. Take patties out of the oven and serve over whole wheat burger buns. Nutrition Information Serves: 6 | Serving Size: 1 veggie burger Per serving: Calories: 424; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 30mg; Sodium: 768mg; Carbohydrate: 63g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 16g; Protein 20g Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 881mg; Iron: 20%; Vitamin A: 452%; Vitamin C: 47%; Calcium: 31%
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