When prepping my food for the week, I always make at least one “batch” item. Something that will last Brian and me a couple of meals.
Last week, I mentioned that I was in a food rut and I can’t thank all of you enough for sharing your ideas with me! It definitely got my creative juices flowing 🙂
This week, I made my first ever batch of salsa chicken (literally you throw some chicken and salsa in a crock pot and let it cook!) but because I won’t be home to make dinner any night this week, I needed another “batch” item.
Black bean burgers to the rescue!
I have had some issues in the past with my veggie burgers not really sticking together, so this time I started thinking about different binding agents that would keep my burgers all in once piece. I absolutely LOVE Everyday Maven’s Paleo Salmon Cakes, which includes sweet potato, so I thought I would add a little sweet potato to the mix. The sweet potato was a tasty addition to the burger and they held together! Oh…and they taste great too!
Yields: 6 patties
Cook time: 18 minutes
Ingredients:
Directions:
These burgers are great to make ahead and store in the fridge for later in the week. I would imagine that they freeze well, but I haven’t tried freezing them so I don’t have advice for you in that department.
I enjoyed eating my burger as a lettuce wrap with tomato and avocado, and in my lunch-time salads.
I hope you enjoy these sweet potato black bean burgers as much as we did!
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Yes, I love “batch” items too! I love black beans and sweet potatoes so I’m sure I’ll love these burgers. I’ve been looking for a good veggie burger recipe. 🙂
Batch cooking is the best! Let me know what you think! 🙂
THIS is the definition of CREATIVITY IN THE KITCHEN!!!!! 🙂
Thanks, Gigi!! Gotta love having fun in the kitchen 🙂
Definitely making these to alternate with my salmon cakes 🙂
Great idea!! 🙂 Let me know what you think, Ashley!
Can’t ever go wrong with a veggie burger that actually holds togther. Great recipe, Tara! Thanks for sharing.
Agreed!! Thanks, Jessie 🙂