Sweet Potato Chickpea Veggie Burger

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds (680g) sweet potatoes, cooked
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 cup (150g) frozen peas
• 6 100% whole wheat burger buns (approx. 130 calories each)
• 6 slices of cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
2. Halve and score the sweet potatoes. Place into a microwave-safe pan. Add in 2 tablespoons of water, cover with a damp paper towel, and pop into the microwave for 5 to 8 minutes. Allow sweet potatoes to cool.
3. Scoop flesh of sweet potatoes into a food processor. Add in drained chickpeas, garam masala, generous dash of salt, and onions. Pulse until everything is combined. Add in peas and then form into 6 to 8 patties. Place onto a sheet pan lined with foil and sprayed with cooking oil.
4. Add some cooking oil to a pan and sear the patties for 2 to 3 minutes until a nice golden color is achieved.
5. Move patties back onto sheet pan. Bake patties in the oven for 15 minutes. Add cheese in the last 2 minutes. Take patties out of the oven and serve over whole wheat burger buns.