Purple Sweet Potato Quinoa Burgers

Recipe characteristics

• Easy to make
• Healthy, flavorful and packed with nutrients
• High in fiber
• For a whole-food plant-based option bake in the oven without oil
• Serve on gluten-free buns and top with plant-based yogurt
• Dietary requirements: plant-based, gluten-free, and soy-free

Notes on ingredients

• Purple sweet potatoes: Purple sweet potatoes need to be baked in advance. Check How to bake purple sweet potatoes for instructions. 
• Quinoa: Feel free to either use white, red, or tri-color quinoa. Just make sure you give the quinoa a really good rinse before cooking to get rid of the bitter saponins. Check How to cook quinoa for instructions. Note: You need to measure quinoa after it has been cooked. 
• Garlic: Be sure to use fresh finely minced garlic for the most flavor. 
• Parsley: Fresh is the best!
• Green peas: You can use fresh, canned or previously frozen. I used frozen peas. Check How to cook frozen peas for instructions. 
• Rolled oats: Always make sure to buy certified gluten-free rolled oats to avoid possible cross-contamination.
• Chickpea flour: Look for chickpea flour otherwise know as garbanzo bean flour. Chickpea flour is my favorite – it is high in protein (1 cup contains more than 20 g of protein), fiber, and micronutrients and is lower in carbs and calories than traditional wheat flour.
• Ground almonds: Use plain, raw almonds with no added oil or salt.

Purple sweet potatoes

Here’s why you should include this amazing root vegetable in your diet:

• Purple sweet potatoes make an excellent addition to a healthy diet and provide a number of health benefits.
• They are a good source of beta-carotene but are an even richer source of anthocyanin pigments, which act as antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation and boost your immune system.
• They have a rich, almost winey flavor with a creamy texture.
• This nutritious ingredient can be prepared in both sweet and savory dishes.

How to make it

• Place baked and peeled purple sweet potatoes into a large bowl.
• Add cooked quinoa, cooked green peas, garlic, and parsley to the bowl. Season with salt.
• Stir together until all ingredients are distributed evenly.
• Add rolled oats, chickpea flour, and ground almonds and mix until all is well combined (you may have to use your hands for this). Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
• Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and form 8 big patties.

How to cook it

Stove top

• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and cook on each side for about 2-3 minutes until golden.

In the oven

• Preheat oven to 180° C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Coat each patty with 1 teaspoon olive oil (for oil-free option, omit oil) and place burgers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake the patties for approx. 20-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Serving suggestion

• Serve on gluten-free buns with vegetables and top with plant-based yogurt.

Tips and how-tos

Purple Sweet Potato Quinoa Burgers

Nensi Beram

Purple Sweet Potato Quinoa Burgers are high in fiber, flavorful and packed with nutrients. Serve on gluten-free buns with vegetables and top with plant-based yogurt.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Cuisine Gluten-free, Vegan

Servings 8

Calories 117 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 200 g baked purple sweet potatoes without skin
• 100 g cooked quinoa Note: You need to measure quinoa after it has been cooked. 
• 50 g cooked green peas
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 20 g rolled oats
• 60 g chickpea flour
• 50 g ground almonds
• salt to taste

Instructions

 

How to bake purple sweet potatoes

• Preheat oven to 200°C.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Wash 2-3 medium-sized purple-flashed sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a dishtowel.
• Place on a baking sheet and put them in the oven to bake for 30-45 minutes depending on size.
• Check at 30 minutes by inserting a fork into the center. They should be soft. If not, return to the oven and check again in 10 minutes.
• Let them cool down a bit before peeling (you'll need approx. 200 g of purple sweet potato flesh for this recipe).

How to cook quinoa

• Rinse quinoa using a fine mesh strainer then drain it completely.
• Place quinoa in a small pan or a medium pot with water.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for approx. 15-20 minutes.
• Remove from heat. If there is any liquid left, drain it well and let it cool down completely.

How to cook frozen green peas

• Add enough water to cover the peas.
• Bring the water to the boil.
• Cover the pan and allow the peas to simmer for 3 minutes.
• Drain the peas and shake them in a strainer to get rid of any excess water.
• Let them cool for 10-15 minutes so they are easy to handle.

How to make burgers

• Place baked purple sweet potatoes into a large bowl.
• Add cooked quinoa, cooked green peas, garlic, and parsley to the bowl. Season with salt.
• Stir together until all ingredients are distributed evenly.
• Add rolled oats, chickpea flour, and ground almonds and mix until all is well combined (you may have to use your hands for this). Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
• Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and form 8 big patties.

How to cook

Stove top

• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and cook on each side for about 2-3 minutes until golden.

In the oven

• Preheat oven to 180° C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Coat each patty with 1 teaspoon olive oil (for oil-free option, omit oil) and place burgers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake the patties for approx. 20-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Serving suggestion

• Serve on gluten-free buns with vegetables and top with plant-based yogurt.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

Purple Sweet Potato Quinoa Burgers

Serving Size

 

8

Amount per Serving

Calories

117

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

4

g

6

%

Sodium

 

20

mg

1

%

Carbohydrates

 

16

g

5

%

Fiber

 

3

g

13

%

Sugar

 

3

g

3

%

Protein

 

5

g

10

%

* The nutritional information provided is calculated automatically and should be used as an estimate.

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