Veggie burgers used to be something I only ordered at restaurants, but if you learn to make your own, you'll be glad you did! These veggie burgers have black beans and kidney beans, and that special something to hold them together - sweet potatoes! I made 4 veggie burgers and froze two of them for another night. I used dried beans again, but canned beans work just fine.
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium sweet potato, diced small
1/2 red onion, minced
salt and pepper to taste
cumin
garlic and onion powder
Add the diced sweet potato to a pot of water, bring to a boil, then simmer until sweet potato is very soft. Add beans before sweet potato is cooked through. Once sweet potato is thoroughly cooked, drain water. Add seasonings and minced red onion. Mash with a potato masher or wooden spoon until the mixture comes together. Form into burger patties. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze until firm.
Sweet potato fries are even more simple. Don't bother peeling them either! Simply cut several sweet potatoes into french fry length. Lay out flat on a baking sheet, add olive oil and salt and pepper. Roast in a 350 degree oven for about 50 minutes or so, stirring the fries several times while cooking. Season to taste again and enjoy! Better for you than deep frying and just as delicious.
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