[Bethie] Sweet Potato-Black Bean Burger

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* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Sweet Potato-Black Bean Burger

 

Recipe By : Natural Land

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans & Legumes Vegetables

Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms

1 large onion -- chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

7 garlic cloves -- minced

2 carrots -- finely grated

1 (15 oz.) can black beans -- drained

1/4 cup tomato paste

2 cups baked sweet potatoes, mashed

3 cups quinoa

2 tablespoons caraway seeds

1/3 cup cilantro -- chopped

hot sauce -- to taste

OR cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

salt and pepper -- to taste

1 cup bread crumbs

1/4 cup cornmeal -- to coat

cooking spray

OR oil

 

*This recipe calls for 6 to 8 garlic cloves. Adjust to your taste.

 

Soak mushrooms in warm water until softened. Drain and chop coarsely. In a

large skillet, over low heat, sauté onions in oil until nicely browned, 10 to 12

minutes. Stir in garlic, carrot, beans and mushrooms; sauté another 2 minutes,

stirring constantly.

 

Turn off heat and mash mixture slightly, until beans are about half crushed.

Stir in tomato paste, sweet potato, quinoa, caraway seeds, cilantro, hot sauce,

vinegar, salt and pepper. Gradually add bread crumbs, mixing until firm enough

to form patties.

 

TO MAKE A LOAF: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray or brush an 8-cup loaf

pan. Spoon mixture into prepared pan, pressing in firmly. Sprinkle with some

of the cornmeal and press down into top. Bake 40 minutes, until loaf is firm

and crust is browned. (For a crispy top, place a pan of hot water into oven

with the loaf.) Allow baked loaf to cool for an hour before slicing.

 

TO MAKE BURGERS: Form mixture into 8 patties. Coat both sides lightly with

cornmeal. Lightly spray or brush a nonstick skillet with oil, and sauté patties

over medium heat, until crisp and browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

 

 

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NOTES : This recipe is brought to you via the courtesy of the Natural Land

website.