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Roasted Sweet Potato and Chickpea Veggie Burger

Roasted Sweet Potato and Chickpea Veggie Burger

Entrees

Course

Difficulty

Easy

Pulse Type

Chickpeas

Occasion

4th of July

Nutrition

1/2 cup serving

Cook Time

50 minutes

Nutrition

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Ingredients

Servings:

1 medium sweet potato peeled and roughly chopped
1 medium onion roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
2 tbsps avocado oil or olive oil
3 cups chickpeas cooked
2 tsps cumin ground
1/2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp salt
2 eggs (see notes for plant-based substitute)
2 cups breadcrumbs divided (see notes for gluten-free alternative)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, toss together the sweet potato, onion, and garlic. Drizzle on the oil. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and roast in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and beginning to brown.
Reduce the oven temperature to 350°. Line an additional baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, set aside.
In the basin of a food processor, combine the roasted sweet potato mixture, the chickpeas, cumin, curry powder, and salt. Pulse until the mixture forms a smooth, thick paste—scraping the sides as necessary. Don’t have a food processor? Check the recipe notes for an alternative method. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.
Add in the eggs and 1 cup of the breadcrumbs, mix well. Continue adding breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup at a time, until the mixture can easily be formed into patties.
Form the mixture into six large patties and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the burgers begin to brown, feel firm, and start to crack on top. Serve immediately or freeze.
To freeze, let burgers cool completely, then freeze flat on a baking sheet until solid, about 3 hours. Transfer to a labeled zip-top freezer bag. Will keep in the freezer for about 3 months. Defrost before heating in skillet, on grill, or in the oven.