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Weight Loss Sweet Potato Burger

These Weight Loss Sweet Potato Burgers are healthy, hearty, and packed with fiber from sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and oats. Baked or air-fried until golden, they're a delicious vegetarian meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or weekly meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For Burger Patties
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
For Servings (Optional)
  • 4 whole wheat burger buns
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Tomato slices
  • Red onion slices
  • Pickles
  • Greek yogurt sauce or mustard

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and roast for 40-50 minutes, or until fork tender. Allow them to cool slightly, then peel and mash.
  2. Add the mashed sweet potatoes, chickpeas, rolled oats, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Mash and mix until everything is evenly combined.
  3. If the mixture feels soft, refrigerate it for 20 minutes. This helps the patties hold their shape while cooking.
  4. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties about ¾-inch thick.
  5. Place the patties on a parchment-lined baking tray. Lightly brush or spray with olive oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and firm.
  6. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  7. Toast the burger buns and layer with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and your favorite light sauce. Add the cooked patty and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Roast the sweet potatoes instead of boiling for better flavor and firmer patties.
  • Chill the mixture if it feels too sticky before shaping.
  • Add a few extra tablespoons of rolled oats if the mixture is too wet.
  • For an even lighter meal, serve the patties in lettuce wraps instead of burger buns.
  • Leftover patties can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.