Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients

• 2 15-oz cans Canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.75 cup Gluten-free rolled oats
• 1.5 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 0.75 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 2 lb Sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch fries
• 2 tbsp Avocado oil or other high-heat oil
• 4 count Gluten-free burger buns
• to taste Toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, dairy-free mayonnaise)

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2On a large baking sheet, toss the 2 lb of sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch fries, with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil, 0.75 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Spread the fries in a single layer on the baking sheet.
3. 3Bake the sweet potato fries for 30-40 minutes. Flip them halfway through the baking time. They are done when they are tender and crispy.
4. 4While the fries are baking, prepare the burger mixture. In a food processor, add the 2 (15-oz) cans of black beans, rinsed and drained. Pulse a few times until the beans are roughly mashed, but not a paste. Transfer the mashed beans to a large bowl.
5. 5To the bowl with the mashed black beans, add the 0.5 cup of finely chopped onion, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 0.75 cup of gluten-free rolled oats, 1.5 teaspoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 0.5 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 0.25 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (if using), 0.75 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix everything together well with your hands or a sturdy spoon until it is all combined.
6. 6Divide the black bean mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a burger patty. If the mixture feels too wet, add 1 tablespoon more gluten-free rolled oats at a time. If it feels too dry, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time.
7. 7Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the 4 black bean patties for 5-7 minutes per side, until they are browned and heated through. Alternatively, you can bake the patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet in the preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for about 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
8. 8Serve the cooked black bean burgers on the 4 gluten-free burger buns with your favorite toppings and the baked sweet potato fries.

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