Black Bean Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients

Quantities are for 4 servings.

• 2 cans (15 oz each) Black beans, canned, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Plain breadcrumbs
• 1 each Eggs
• 1/2 each Yellow onion, diced small
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 4 each Hamburger buns
• 4 each Cheddar cheese slices
• 1 set Lettuce, tomato, and red onion (for topping)
• 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 2 lb Sweet potatoes
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 425°F. Cut the sweet potatoes into fry-shaped sticks, toss with the olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread on a sheet pan in a single layer.
2. Roast the sweet potato fries 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and browned at the edges.
3. Meanwhile, pat the rinsed black beans dry with paper towels (extra moisture is what makes bean burgers fall apart). Mash them in a large bowl, leaving some texture. Stir in the breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
4. Shape into 4 patties about 3/4 inch thick and chill them 15 minutes so they firm up. Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat and cook the patties 4-5 minutes per side, flipping only once, until browned and heated through (160°F) — add a slice of cheese in the last minute if you like it melted.
5. Toast the buns if you like, then build the burgers with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and a spread of mayonnaise.
6. Serve with the sweet potato fries.