Wednesday, May 23, 2012

maple chipotle sweet potato burger

life has been crazy busy lately. these are days when all i want to do is crash on the couch and not think about dinner, dishes or chores. when life gets hectic i run straight to the freezer hoping to find some semblance of a healthy dinner - typically you will find carefully tucked away leftovers or stock piles of pesto in my freezer.

this past week i was lucky - i could say that i was totally planning ahead by whipping up a batch of these tasty veggie burgers for the upcoming week. but, the reality was it was a burger experiment that just happened to taste fantastic and freeze well. this is also a burger that Justin wouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole - pay no attention to him, he is weird. so that left me with 4 burgers all to myself - which ended up being a quick and east lunch/dinner for me a few days last week.

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this is a bean free burger - gluten free too if you swap out the wheat germ for gf oats.
there is all kinds of goodness in this burger - sweet potatoes, mushrooms & millet are the base. dates and maple syrup add a hint of sweetness which is a nice contrast to the smokey chipotle. lime, cilantro and cumin add another layer of flavor, bringing these burger to whole nother level.
maple chipotle sweet potato burger
the sweet potatoes are steamed and whirled in a food processor with the mushrooms, dates & chipotle.
then mixed with a bit of wheat germ, lime, cumin, cilantro, salt, maple syrup, millet and Pepita's.
maple chipotle sweet potato burger
the mix is formed into 4 patties - i will definitely be making a double batch of these burgers,
they freeze really well!
maple chipotle sweet potato burger

in a medium pan, the burgers are pan seared with a bit of canola oil, then baked in a pre heated 350* oven.
baking firms up the burgers versus just straight up pan frying.





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my burgers where served up with a layer of mashed avocado, local arugula and sliced tomato.
two words  for you - incredibly amazing.
maple chipotle sweet potato burger
these burgers freeze well and reheat beautifully.
i have cooked these on the grill with a slice of tin foil under the burger lightly sprayed with canola oil.
they also reheat nicely in the toaster oven.





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i am planning on making another batch of burgers for this weekend - we have 2 BBQ's to attend, these are going to be perfect for my vegetarian and vegan cousin's and sister.
this time around i will make up a vegan gluten free batch with gf oats and sub in fresh cilantro for the dried.

maple chipotle sweet potato burger

tell me, what's your favorite veggie burger recipe?





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with my first successful veggie burger recipe under my belt, i see many more homemade veggie burgers in my future.
maple chipotle sweet potato burger
maple chipotle sweet potato burger
Maple Chipotle Sweet Potato Burger
makes 4 burgers

you will need:
1/4 dry millet + 3/4 cup water
1 large or (2) small sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed and steamed (about 2 cups worth)
1 cup of baby Bella mushrooms, quartered
2 dates, pitted
1 chipotle pepper
juice of 1 lime
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried cilantro, 2 tsp if using fresh
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp pure maple syrup
1/4 cup wheat germ (GFO - gf oats)
1 tbsp Pepita's

canola oil
avocado, arugula & buns for serving

assembly:
peel, cube and steam sweet potatoes
in a small sauce pan bring water to a boil, add millet, cover and cook for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and millet is cooked through - remove from heat and cool.

in a food processor fitted with an s blade, process sweet potato, mushrooms, dates, chipotle pepper until mushrooms are finely diced.

in a medium bowl add sweet potato mix, cooked millet and remaining ingredients - lime through Pepita's and mix well. divide the mixture into 4 even mounds. form each mound into a patty and place on a baking sheet.

in a medium fry pan, heat a tsp of canola oil over medium heat. 1 patty at a time pan fry in oil until each side is golden brown. transfer back to the baking sheet, continue with each burger.

bake pan seared burgers in a pre heated 350* oven for 10 minutes - this step ensures the burger
"sets" / "firms" up.

remove from oven and serve on a bun with mashed avocado, arugula and slice tomato.

to freeze for later, layer burgers between wax or parchment paper and seal in a Ziploc bag. reheat on the grill, stove top or toaster oven until warmed through.

enjoy!


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61 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 23, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    What a delicious looking recipe. I always made the classic bean burger. I can't wait to change it up with your recipe. You always have so many great ideas!!

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    1. smbpMay 24, 2012 at 1:10 PM

      Thanks Lysa! ....sometimes beans and I do not agree, so I was on a mission to make a Bean Free Veggie burger, this was a total success!

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  2. CaitlinMay 23, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    omigosh, these burgers look off the charts amazing. i've been feeling very similar lately, too. i feel like i am constantly running around like a lunatic and have no time to relax..

    if i were you, i'd be happy justin doesn't like them. ALL FOR YOU! i'm quite territorial when it comes to my food ;) i'm not good at sharing and i'm glad you don't have to share, either ;)

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    1. smbpMay 24, 2012 at 1:13 PM

      I have to remember to take one day at a time and the world isn't going to end if I don't get everything on my to do list done :)

      It is funny, Justin didn't even try them, he thought the ingredients were "not him" - which you are so right works out for me! Oh my gosh I am not very good at sharing my food either - there have been a few epic meltdowns over Lara Bars and the last of the favorite snack being eaten :)

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  3. Pure EllaMay 23, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    That looks incredible!!!
    What a lovely ingredients list ~ very interesting and I would love to try it ;D
    xo

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    1. smbpMay 24, 2012 at 1:13 PM

      Thanks Ella - all the flavors work so well together,I love sweet and savory together!

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  4. GiGiMay 23, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Ah, Justin doesn't know what he is missing. The paper bag makes it even more appealing to me. I think I'll give these a whirl. Thank you for posting.

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    1. smbpMay 24, 2012 at 1:14 PM

      You are so right GiGi, he totally doesn'y know what he is missing considering he didn't even try a bite :) More for me!!

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  5. GenevieveMay 23, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Anytime I make veggie burgers or patties, I store the leftovers in the freezer because they make a quick and easy dinner any time I don't feel like cooking! These burgers sound very tasty..I've seen lots of veggie burgers that use cooked quinoa but the millet is a great idea!

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    1. smbpMay 24, 2012 at 1:15 PM

      Millet and Quinoa are so interchangeable - I love how the millet is a little sturdy which held these burgers together nicely and I fall head over heels in love with anything containing sweet potato AND Maple Syrup :)

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  6. RichaMay 23, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    now this is what i call the perfect summer burger! what! justin doesnt like these! i cant believe that.
    The patties by themselves look so delicious.. dont even get me started on the pretty loaded burger. I bet these will get picked up even by non vegans! this will be our first summer trying to adjust to the meat bbqs and i will need to whip out some gorgeous deliciousness! last year we just skipped all bbqs:)
    love the dark background. it just pops everything right out of the screen!

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    1. smbpMay 24, 2012 at 1:17 PM

      Richa, he wouldn't even try them! He is like the pickiest vegetarian ever, although he wouldn't say that ;)

      Meat loving BBQ's are tough, I always come prepared with good eats "just in case"

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  7. AnonymousMay 23, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    this looks so delicious! and perfect timing before all the Memorial Day BBQs!! your pictures are fabulous!! they could be an advertisement!! haha! thanks for the recipe! As soon as i can eat sweet potatoes again, (i'm on the Body Ecology Diet right now) I'm totally making these!

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    1. smbpMay 24, 2012 at 1:18 PM

      Awww thank you, you are the sweetest! I am looking up that Boby Ecology Diet, sounds interesting!

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  8. EileenMay 23, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    This does sound great--especially with the maple and chipotle combination! Sweet and spicy--perfect. I have gotten out of the habit of making veggie burgers, but I think I'm going to need to get back in!

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    1. smbpMay 24, 2012 at 1:31 PM

      I love sweet & spicy it is one of my all time favorite flavor combinations :) I need to get into the habit, and this has gotten me hooked on making my own!

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  9. Barb@ThatWasVeganMay 23, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    I am literally getting in my car right now and driving to your house to eat these. Text me the directions ;)

    Seriously though, I love sweet potato burgers, I love maple and I love the heat of chipotle- these burgers sound WONDERFUL!

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    1. smbpMay 24, 2012 at 1:32 PM

      Haha I would if I texted :) - they were pretty wonderful!

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  10. Gabby @ the veggie nookMay 23, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Those burgers are so perfect looking! And the flavour combination strikes me as a winner :) I am absolutely bookmarking these for next weekend- I CAN'T NOT make these now!

    Shame on Justin...

    Hope you're having a great week!

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    1. smbpMay 24, 2012 at 1:33 PM

      Total winner Gabby! ...poor Justin, if only he would have at least tried a bite - maybe I can convince him this weekend!

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  11. KristyMay 23, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    What's up with Justin? These look RIDICULOUSLY satisfying! I can imagine making a big mess all over my face (and likely my shirt) while I try to devour it all in one bite. I love the combination of maple, chipotle and sweet potato, covered with mashed avocado! Awesome!

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    1. smbpMay 24, 2012 at 1:35 PM

      Oh Justin, he is a little hesitant about trying new flavour combinations - I totally inhaled this burger after I was done shooting....I didn't want to take a bite for fear I wouldn't put it down! The avocado totally bring these to a whole nother level!

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  12. Heidi @ Food DoodlesMay 23, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    What a great combo of flavors! Love your pictures too, the colors are so bright and delicious looking!

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  13. CaraMay 24, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    I'm glad that Justin doesn't like these because that means there's more for me :) I'm squealing right now--veggie burgers are my thang!

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    1. smbpMay 24, 2012 at 1:36 PM

      I heard over at Nora's that you are all about veggie burgers :) and yes totally more for you, come on over anytime, temps are up to the 80's! No parka needed :)

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  14. andreaMay 24, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    hey! i posted the versatile blog award today! I hope I did it right! thanks again! let me know if i need to do anything else! Is there a stamp or anything to put up on our blog? :)

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    1. smbpMay 24, 2012 at 1:37 PM

      YAY I just read it, perfect! Let me send you the stamp, I think I know where to find it :)

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  15. Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake YourselfMay 24, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    I would be squealing in delight if I was lucky enough to get 4 of these beauties all to myself - too many burgers? What is that? :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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    1. smbpMay 24, 2012 at 1:38 PM

      I totally did a "happy burger dance" after i devoured my first one - it was hard not to go back for seconds!...but I restrained :)

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  16. VeganFlingMay 24, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Looks delicious! I can't wait to try this recipe out. :)

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    1. smbpMay 24, 2012 at 1:39 PM

      Thank you - if you do try it let me know how it turned out!

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  17. JulieMay 24, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Yum - I am always on the hunt for new and interesting veggie burgers. I can't wait to try these!

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    1. smbpMay 29, 2012 at 1:46 PM

      Thanks Julie! I too am always looking for new veggie burger recipes - the possibilites are endless!

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  18. test it commMay 24, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    I am really liking the sound of these burgers!

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    1. smbpMay 29, 2012 at 1:47 PM

      I am really liking that you are really liking the sounds of these :)

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  19. Willow ArlenMay 24, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Beautiful recipe! Did you say this was your first attempt at veggie burgers? They sound incredible - I love every single flavor you used, and even more so in combination. Really loving this! :)

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    1. smbpMay 29, 2012 at 1:48 PM

      Crazy right! First attempt, veggie burgers use to scare me - I made these this weekend for my Sister and Cousins and they loved them - My aunt and snuck a bite of my sis's and couldn't believe the flavors!

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  20. Erin @ she cooks, she gardensMay 26, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    Yum, I love this combo of flavours, very nice!

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    1. smbpMay 29, 2012 at 1:49 PM

      Thanks Erin, I love Chipotle and Sweet Potato togther, it is one of my favorite flavor combinations!

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  21. Gerlinde in WashingtonMay 28, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    Chipotle and sweet potato strike me as a great combination. I never would have imagined them together in the form of a burger.. yours looks absolutely delicious!

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    1. smbpMay 29, 2012 at 1:50 PM

      Thanks Gerlinde! The flavors are so good, I especially liked the hint of maple syrup ;)

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  22. Courtney JMay 29, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    These look incredible!!!! :) YUM!!!!!!

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    1. smbpMay 30, 2012 at 6:27 PM

      You were so my inspiration to even attempt to make a veggie burger!

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  23. Nora @ Natural NoshingMay 30, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    WOW, WOW, WOW! THese look and sound AMAZING!!!!! Definitely making these, love your photos too...drool!!!!!!

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    1. smbpMay 30, 2012 at 6:27 PM

      Thanks Nora - it puts a big smile on my face to read your comment, I love your blog!

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