Email to Cat      

Jamaican Jerk Veggie Burgers

Source of Recipe

From "Dinner Then Dessert" by Sabrina Snyder


Recipe Introduction

"I love veggie burgers, and I could eat them every day. I've gone through phases when I even have, which is partly why I came up with this variation—to add a little variety and keep things interesting. As any veggie burger aficionado will tell you, texture is everything. This one gets its perfect texture from roasted sweet potatoes, which are mashed with black beans. They hold together beautifully in a burger and make for a super-satisfying, hearty main course. Jamaican jerk seasoning adds an unexpected and excitingly bright flavor."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 large sweet potato (to yield 2 cups chopped), peeled and cut into ½-inch chunks
â—¦ 1 yellow onion, cut into ½-inch chunks
â—¦ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
â—¦ ¼ cup vegetable oil
â—¦ 2 cloves garlic, minced
â—¦ 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
â—¦ 1 large egg
â—¦ 1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
â—¦ 2 tablespoons mild jerk seasoning
â—¦ Buns, lettuce, guacamole, or sliced avocado, for serving


Recipe

Preheat the oven to 375° F.

Toss the sweet potato and onion with the salt and half the vegetable oil and spread out on a large sheet pan. Roast for 30 minutes, then allow to cool for about 5 minutes.

Add the sweet potato, onions, garlic, and black beans to a large bowl and mash them together using a potato masher. Add the egg, panko, and jerk seasoning and mix well.

Form the mixture into six patties and place them on a clean sheet pan. Brush them with the remaining oil. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve the burgers on buns with lettuce and guacamole or sliced avocado.

Serves 6