Name: Sweet Potato Avocado Burger
Yield: Serves 8 to 10, yields 13 to 15 small patties.
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); 1/4 yellow onion, roughly chopped; 1 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained; 1 1/4 cups organic rolled oats; 3/4 cup raw walnuts, crushed; 3/4 cup flaxseed meal; 2 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil; Whole-wheat or gluten-free buns; 2 ripe avocados, thinly sliced (2 to 3 slices per burger); 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (per burger; omit for vegan); 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 to 2 torn lacinato kale leaves per burger; Dijon mustard; Olive oil mayonnaise (omit for vegan)

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This California-style burger was tested numerous times to perfect and ensure that the patties are crisp, firm, tasty, and delicious. The combination of rolled oats, raw walnuts, chia seeds, and flaxseed meal will keep you totally full on protein and fiber. Top with delicious avocado slices, and you've got a veggie burger unlike any you've ever tasted! The patties will last up to a week, refrigerated.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 8 to 10, yields 13 to 15 small patties.

Ingredients

Wet 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)

1/4 yellow onion, roughly chopped

1 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained

Dry ingredients:

1 1/4 cups organic rolled oats

3/4 cup raw walnuts, crushed

3/4 cup flaxseed meal

For cooking:

2 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil

For serving:

Whole-wheat or gluten-free buns

2 ripe avocados, thinly sliced (2 to 3 slices per burger)

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (per burger; omit for vegan)

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

1 to 2 torn lacinato kale leaves per burger

Dijon mustard

Olive oil mayonnaise (omit for vegan)

Preparation

For cooking:
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 3
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the oats, walnuts, chia seeds, and flaxseed meal.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 6
To serve, place the patties on toasted buns, if desired, and add your choice of toppings. I love avocado, kale, and Worcestershire sauce.

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