Quinoa Sweet Potato Burgers

Published 7/2/2023 • Updated 7/12/2023

High Protein + High Fiber Burger

Eat them as is or on a bun, your choice! This unreal quinoa sweet potato burger recipe is perfect for all and for any time of year. Plus, each patty comes with 13g of protein and 8g of fiber. We love a good burger on Fit Foodie Finds, especially if it’s vegetarian and a great freezer option for later. Our Quinoa Patties are so delish, packed with protein, and easy to make. Guess what? So are these sweet potato veggie burgers.

How to Make Sweet Potato Burgers

Making a burger with a sweet potato base is one of our favorite things in the whole wide world. It requires a little extra preparation, but don’t you worry, it’s totally worth it!

Step 1: Make sweet potato puree

Homemade sweet potato puree is super simple to make at home! We have an in-depth, step-by-step tutorial on how to make sweet potato puree. But, for a quick rundown, all you have to do is bake your sweet potatoes in the oven so that they are soft enough to mash.

Step 2: Create Patties

Once you’ve got your sweet potatoes ready to go, it’s time to assemble the rest of your ingredients! In a large bowl, mix together sweet potato, onion, quinoa, jalapeño, sunflower seeds, oat flour, egg, and spices.

Ways to Cook Quinoa

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Use a 1/2 cup measuring cup to scoop out the mixture into your hands to form your patty. They should be about 1-inch thick.

Step 3: Bake

Place patties on a greased baking sheet and bake at 375ºF for about 30 minutes total, flipping halfway through.

Step 4: Pan Fry

To give your burgers that amazing crispy-on-the-outside kind of texture, pan fry your patties on each side for a few minutes.

Topping Ideas

You can eat your burger as is or put it in between your favorite bun and add your favorite toppings! Here are some suggestions:

purple onion avocado sprouts Greek yogurt + Franks Ketchup Mustard

Freezer Instructions

Excited that this recipe makes 12 patties, but can’t eat all 12 before they go bad? Girl, don’t you worry. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to freeze veggie burgers for later! To thaw: place frozen patties in the fridge overnight OR unwrap and defrost in the microwave.