Sweet Potato Quinoa Burger with Avocado Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
Who said burgers need to be all about the beef? Not us! This Sweet Potato Burger is the perfect vegetarian and gluten-free addition to your next grill out. They are sure to tantalize your taste buds and add a pop of color to your plate.
Servings 6
Calories 313kcal
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato
- 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup flour (I used quinoa flour)
- ⅓ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup diced red onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 egg beaten, (or flax egg)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chile powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt dairy or non-dairy
- ½ avocado peeled, pitted and mashed
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a fork. Plack on a baking sheet and cook for 50 to 60 minutes, until tender. Allow to cool. Discard skin and mash.
- If using flax egg, combine 1 tablespoon ground flax seed with 3 tablespoons warm water. Mix well and set aside.
- In a food processor pulse 1 cup of the potato, chickpeas, quinoa, flour, pepitas, cilantro, onion, garlic, egg, Dijon, chile powder, cumin, paprika and salt until the mixture is chunky. (Do not over process.) Form into 6 patties and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat a grill pan or indoor grill to medium high and brush with oil. (You may also use and outdoor grill.) Cook for 10 minutes per side.
- To make the sauce combine ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 684mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6095IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 4mg