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Sweet Potato, Almond & Cranberry Burgers

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For all of you ladies out there who are craving a burger but not the fat…I have come to the rescue with my Sweet Potato & Almond Burgers!

I can’t even describe how sinfully good these burgers are. Best part? They are loaded with vitamins & fiber.

Sweet Potato, Almond & Cranberry Burgers (Makes about 8 patties)

2 cans cannellini white beans, drained
1 large sweet potato, baked/peeled/mashed (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup wheat flour
3 cloves of galirc (diced finely)
2 tbsp of ginger (freshly grated)
50 ml of Dried Cranberries ( I used Craisins)
50 ml of Almonds (chopped up)
Panko crumbs
Canola oil for pan

 

Start by peeling the Sweet Potatoes, dicing them & then roasting them at 400 degrees Celsius for about 20 minutes or until “fork tender”. 

While the potatoes are roasting start prepping the burger mix by grating the fresh ginger, finely dicing the garlic & chopping up the almonds. I left my dried cranberries whole-but you can also give them a fine chop if you like.

Once the potatoes are cooked, transfer them to a bowl with the beans, garlic, ginger, cranberries & almonds- give them a good mash together ( I did this in my kitchen aid mixer at low speed). If you would like to add salt, pepper or any other spices now is the time to do so!

Your patty mixture should be thick enough to form patties. If not, add in more flour until the desired consistency is reached.

Now the fun begins! Form your patties & give them a good coat in the panko bread crumbs.

Heat a frying pan with canola oil on medium-high and cook the patties until golden brown on both sides. Approx 4-5 minutes per side.

Once cooked- transfer the patties to a plate lined with paper towel.

Serve on toasted burger buns with your desired toppings! I topped mine with crisp apples & avocados!

There is no fearing beach season now.
xo r

 

Homemade Herbed Chicken Burgers

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Last night we decided to go support the UBC men volleyball team for their big game against Calgary. In light of this- I wanted to make some comforting Friday night game food. When thinking game food the first thing that came to my mind was a burger; a thick juicy beef patty (or two) with oozing sharp cheddar cheese & overwhelming amounts of bacon.

Yet, despite how good those would be- I decided I would do myself and all of you a favour and not be the subject of anyone’s waist lines! I needed to come up with something that would taste equally as good but would be much much healthier. I thought homemade chicken burgers would do the trick- and let me tell you they were just as satisfying! By using extra lean ground chicken in place of ground beef I was able to cut back on a ton of calories and saturated fats (this is a good option for those of you who struggle with high cholesterol).

What you will need (serves 4)
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
Handful of crushed Almonds
2 tsp fresh grated ginger
1 egg
1/4 cup of bread crumbs ( I was out so I used 2tbsp of white flour instead)
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
2 tbsp each of chopped parsley, mint, dill & basil
2 large cloves crushed garlic
1 tsp Sirracha
1 lb extra lean ground chicken
4 whole wheat hamburger buns
4 leaves of romaine lettuce ( or mixed greens)

 

For Yogurt Dill Sauce:
1/2 cup yogurt (I stick with 1 %)
3 tbsp chopped till
1 tsp honey
1 small clove garlic

 

I first started by making the chicken patty mixture. In a large bowl I combined the extra lean ground Chicken with Tomatoes, Ginger, Onions, Almonds, Mint, Dill, Parsley, Basil, Egg, Flour & Garlic

This is where you can get creative- work with what you got! Baked yams or cranberries would also be excellent in this!

Using your hands gently combine the mixture together and form into four 1/2 inch (1cm) thick patties

Next, in a skillet heat oil over medium high heat; fry burger , turning once, until golden (or when thermometer reads 165 F) this usually takes about 10-13 minutes.

Meanwhile toast the buns and make your dill yogurt dressing; combine yogurt, dill, honey, garlic & blend until smooth. Once done-top your burger with the dill yogurt sauce.

Dress your burger to your preference!

P.S This dill yogurt sauce is not only light & refreshing but it is also a much healthier alternative to regular burger condiments such as mayo!

P.P.S Good game to the UBC men volleyball team! I was very impressed! Here is some shots from the game

Mads& I

Congrats on the win!

xo romina!