Name: Spicy Sweet Potato Chickpea Burgers
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 19 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 1 null sweet potato ((yielding 1 cup cooked + pureed sweet potato)); 2 cups chickpeas ((canned or cooked from dry)); 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats ((not instant)); 0.5 cup red bell pepper; 0.5 cup diced onion; 0.25 cup diced celery; 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil (for sautéing); 1 cloves garlic ((smashed and minced)); 1 null flax egg ((if vegan)); 1.5 tbsp cajun seasoning blend; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 0.25 tsp cayenne; null null salt and pepper (to taste); 0.33 cup vegan mayonnaise; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp chipotle adobo sauce; 0.25 tsp cajun seasoning blend ((or to taste)); 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper ((or to taste)); null pinch a pinch of salt; null to_serve spring mix lettuce; null to_serve sliced avocado; null to_serve burger buns

Instructions

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1

Bake, microwave, or boil potato (1 sweet) until tender.
2

Remove the skin and, using a food processor or blender, puree the potato (1 sweet) until smooth but thick.
3

Scoop out the potato (1 sweet) and add to a large mixing bowl.
4

Rinse chickpeas (2 cups), then add to the food processor. Pulse a few times to break up the beans, still leaving good texture. Add to the sweet potato.
5

Pulse old-fashioned rolled oats (1.5 cups) in your processor until flour-like, then add to the sweet potato mixture.
6

Sauté diced onion (0.5 cup), red bell pepper (0.5 cup), and diced celery (0.25 cup) in extra virgin olive oil (2 tsp) over medium-high heat for about minutes (7).
7

After about 7 minutes, add [1-2 cloves garlic] and continue to sauté until the vegetables are translucent and tender.
8

Once your vegetables are ready, transfer to the bowl with the sweet potato and add egg (1 flax) along with cajun seasoning blend (1.5 tbsp), garlic powder (0.25 tsp), cayenne (0.25 tsp), and [salt and pepper].
9

Stir to incorporate and divide the burger mixture into 5 balls (for 5 servings).
10

Cup each ball in your hands and squeeze, pressing it into a compact patty.
11

Form into patties, cover, and refrigerate for approximately minutes (30) to set the burgers.
12

Ready to eat? Pour a small amount of [oil] in a skillet, heat to high, and cook for a few minutes on each side until golden and warm inside. Aim for a crispy outside with a warm, tender center. (Total cook time about minutes (8) depending on burger size and pan type).
13

Cook only a few at a time, trying not to overcrowd the skillet.
14

While they cook, whisk together vegan mayonnaise (0.33 cup), fresh lemon juice (1 tsp), chipotle adobo sauce (1 tsp), cajun seasoning blend (0.25 tsp), cayenne pepper (0.125 tsp), and [a pinch of salt] for your aioli.
15

Pile a lightly toasted [burger buns] high with [spring mix lettuce] and your fresh-from-the-skillet burger, top with a generous helping of aioli and enjoy!