Name: Spicy Thai Burgers and Peanut Sauce
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 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; 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

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

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.