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Spicy Thai Burgers and Peanut Sauce

By Chef Linda

Veggie burgers are so versatile, that you don't need to pledge allegiance to just one recipe. The concept of using a variety of colorful, healthy ingredients together with different herbs and spices to change up the type of burger is one you'll want to get familiar with and this recipe is a great place to start. Using black beans and sweet potatoes ensures that your burger will be loaded with nutrition and taste. After you've enjoyed this recipe, try substituting the black beans for another favorite and swap out your sweet potatoes for carrots or even shredded beets. Try tahini or almond butter in place of peanut butter. You get the idea, right?

Spicy Thai Burgers and Peanut Sauce

YIELDS
6 to 8 burgers

INGREDIENTS

For the Burger

 2 tablespoons olive oil

 1 large sweet potato

 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

 ¾ cup oat flour (or other GF flour)

 34 sprigs cilantro, chopped

 ¼ cup basil leaves, chopped

 3 large garlic cloves, chopped

 2-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and grated

 ½ cup roasted, salted peanuts, chopped

 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

 1 tablespoon tamari

 1 teaspoon curry powder

 1 teaspoon chili powder

 Salt and pepper, to season

For the Peanut Sauce

 1 large garlic clove, minced

 ½ cup unsalted, smooth peanut butter

 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

 2 tablespoons tamari

 2 teaspoons real maple syrup

 2-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and grated

 Dash cayenne pepper

 Water to thin to desired consistency

DIRECTIONS

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and brush with oil.

To make the burgers, peel sweet potato and cut into wedges. Using the grating blade of a food processor, grate sweet potato. Add the black beans to the sweet potato and pulse once or twice to mix.

Add oat flour, herbs, garlic, peanuts, sesame oil, tamari, curry powder, chili powder, and cayenne to the food processor, and pulse to mix together, being careful not to over blend. Keep some of the chunkiness for texture. Taste and adjust seasonings, then let the mixture rest while you make the sauce.

To make the peanut sauce, whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Add a little water to thin and whisk to adjust consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Shape the burger mixture into 6 to 8 patties and place on a baking tray. Patties should be approximately 3/4 inch thick. Place baking tray in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, till lightly browned and firm. Let cool for about 5 minutes. Serve with Peanut Sauce.

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CategoryGluten Free, Main CoursesTags#veggieburger

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