Veggie Guacamole Burger Recipe By Chloe

Ingredients

• For the Veggie Burgers
• 1 medium sweet potato, scrubbed (about 1 pound)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 cup chopped white onion (from ½ large white onion)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ¾ cup cooked quinoa
• One 19-ounce can cooked black beans, drained and rinsed (2¼ cups canned beans)
• ½ cup panko bread crumbs
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• For the Chipotle Aioli
• ½ cup vegan mayonnaise (if you aren't vegan, you can use regular)
• Pinch ground chipotle powder
• Pinch sweet paprika
• For the Guacamole
• 2 avocados—halved, pitted and peeled
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus more to taste (2 limes)
• Pinch kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 small tomato, cored and diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped white onion
• 2 tablespoons cilantro
• To Serve
• 6 soft burger buns (such as Martin's potato rolls), split in half and lightly toasted
• 6 slices torn green lettuce
• 6 slices beefsteak tomato
• 6 slices red onion
• 1 cup tortilla chips or strips, broken apart

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Poke the sweet potato all over with a fork and wrap in aluminum foil. Place on a baking sheet and roast until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool 10 minutes and roughly chop. Makes 1 cup of cooked sweet potato.
2. While the sweet potato is cooking, make the chipotle aioli: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, chipotle and paprika, and set aside.
3. Make the veggie burger: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, season with a pinch of salt and sauté until soft and golden, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until the onions and garlic are golden brown, 5 minutes more. Remove from the heat and transfer to a food processor. Wipe the skillet clean and reserve for later use.
4. To the food processor, add the chopped sweet potato, quinoa, black beans, panko bread crumbs, ½ teaspoon of salt, pepper, paprika and cumin, and pulse until the mixture is slightly chunky. Use your hands to form the mixture into 6 patties and transfer to a large plate. Chill in the fridge to firm up, uncovered, for 30 minutes or up to 1 day.
5. While the burgers are chilling, make the guacamole: In a large bowl, mash the avocados with the lime juice and season with a pinch of salt. Fold in the tomatoes, onion and cilantro, and adjust the seasoning to taste with lime juice and salt. Makes 2 cups of guacamole and can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.
6. In a large skillet, heat 1½ teaspoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, add the patties and cook until both sides are golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Remove the patties and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
7. Spread the chipotle mayo on each bottom bun half. Divide the patties among the buns and top each with the lettuce, tomato, onion, a generous spoonful of the guacamole and a few tortilla chips. Top with the other bun halves and serve.

Nutrition

Calories per Serving	587
Total Fat	25.7 g
Saturated Fat	3.5 g
Trans Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol	0.0 mg

Total Carbohydrates	76.2 g
Dietary Fiber	15.8 g
Total Sugars	9.5 g
Sodium	778.7 mg
Protein	16.5 g

The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.