Description
These Lime Drenched Sweet Potato Black Bean Patties are a flavorful and nutritious vegetarian meal option. The combination of sweet potato and black beans creates a hearty patty that is complemented by a zesty lime drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Black Bean Patties:
- 1 medium sweet potato (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or oat flour
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
Lime Drizzle:
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or vegan mayo
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: Peel, cube, and mash the sweet potato. Add black beans and mash roughly. Mix in breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and egg. Form into patties.
- Cook the Patties: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook patties until golden brown and firm.
- Make the Drizzle: Whisk together lime juice, zest, yogurt/mayo, honey/syrup, and salt.
- Serve: Top the warm patties with the lime drizzle.
Notes
- These patties can be baked as an alternative cooking method.
- To make them vegan, use a flax egg and plant-based yogurt or mayo.
- Enjoy these patties in various ways like in bowls, wraps, or as burgers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with drizzle
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
