Chickpea Sweet Potato Quinoa Burgers with Spiced Yogurt Sauce + {a giveaway}

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Total Time

45 minutes

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Rating

(2)

Ingredients

8 servings

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced small
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 medium to large sweet potato
1 -15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
1/2 cup bread crumbs, if desired
1 egg, slightly beaten, if desired
olive oil, canola oil, or cooking spray for frying
Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado -- for serving
Alexia Sweet Potato Rolls
For spiced yogurt sauce:
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce or your favorite hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Preparation

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Step 1

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add onions and garlic and saute until soft and onions are soft. Add garlic and continue to cook until garlic is fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat.

Step 2

Poke sweet potato several times with a fork and place in microwave for about 3-4 minutes or until it is soft and cooked thoroughly. Do not overcook or the sweet potato will harden.

Step 3

Place onion mixture, beans, cooked sweet potato, cilantro, parsley, salt, cumin, and chili powder and pulse until slightly chunky but smooth.

Step 4

Add mixture to bowl and combine with cooked quinoa. Season with salt and pepper again to taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

Step 5

Divide into 8 patties (about 1/2 cup each) and place on parchment paper on a baking sheet or large plate; refrigerate for 30 minutes to help bind together.

Step 6

Heat skillet again over medium-high heat. Spray pan with canola or olive oil cooking spray. If desired, dip patties in beaten egg then in bread crumbs, and place in skillet about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. If keeping vegan, omit the egg and simply brush with a bit of oil and dip in breadcrumbs then fry accordingly. Serve with buns of your choice and desired toppings.

Step 7

To make yogurt sauce: In medium bowl combine yogurt, honey, dijon mustard, and hot sauce until smooth. Keep yogurt sauce in fridge until ready to serve. Spoon on top of burgers for a spicy, yet cooling effect.