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Best Sweet Potato & Lentil Burger

A hearty, flavorful plant-based burger made with sweet potatoes, lentils, and warm spices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Main, Snack
Cuisine: American, Plant-Based
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Mixture
  • 2 sweet potatoes medium, cubed
  • 1 cup cooked lentils drained
  • 0.5 cup rolled oats
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 0.75 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Fork or potato masher

Method
 

  1. Roast cubed sweet potatoes at 400°F until tender.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
  3. Mash sweet potatoes and mix with lentils and seasonings.
  4. Add oats and herbs, mixing until mixture holds together.
  5. Shape into patties and pan-cook until golden on both sides.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste and rest patties before serving.