Sweet Potato, Quinoa & black bean burger

This has been one of my favorite means for a long time. Dave and I started buying pre-made veggie burgers in the frozen food aisle and I soon realized that I could create a veggie burger for less money and with more nutrient dense options. It takes a little bit, but the end result is super worth it! Plus, you can make a lot at one time and save them for later use. Note: they're crazy filling, don't make our mistake and eat two at one time!

Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients:
2 medium sized sweet potatoes
1 cup quinoa 
1 can black beans 
Garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste

Directions: 
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees
2. Peel and cut sweet potatoes in half. Place on baking sheet and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. 
3. Cook quinoa as directed on box (Cook 2c water and 1c quinoa until boiling then let simmer until done.)
4. Drain and wash black beans and place into large bowl. 
5. When sweet potatoes are done, place into blender or mash with fork. 
6. Place sweet potato, black beans, quinoa and spices in bowl and mix. 
7. Form into 8 patties (about a well rounded 1/2 cup), place onto baking sheet and cook another 5-10 minutes. 
8. Serve how you wish and enjoy!

For a more BBQ-y feel and taste, put patty on tinfoil on grill for a few minutes, feel free to add BBQ sauce!
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At home I serve on a big salad or on an ezekiel bun with avocado. Mmmmmm

Nutrition for just patty:
Calories: 143
Fat: 1.5
Carbs: 28.8
Protein: 6.3

With bun and 1/2 avocado:
Calories: 443
Fat: 15
Carbs: 69
​Protein: 16