Zesty Bean Veggie Patties (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Patties
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1 medium sweet potato (about 350g), chopped into chunks around 1/2 inch each
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2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, rinsed and drained thoroughly
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3/4 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
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1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
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1/2 yellow onion, diced small
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon tamari
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1/2 cube of vegan beef stock, crushed (or 1/2 tsp veggie base)
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A sprinkling of kosher salt, adjusted to your taste
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Sprayable cooking oil
→ Tangy Lime Sauce
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Juice from a small lime
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2 tablespoons avocado oil
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1 to 2 tablespoons of agave for sweetness
# Instructions:
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Crank the oven up to 220°C (425°F), and prep two trays with parchment. Make sure to pat the black beans dry, then arrange them in a flat layer on one of the trays.
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Spread diced onion, garlic, and peppers on one half of the second tray. Lay the sweet potato pieces on the other half. Drizzle some oil, sprinkle salt, toss well, and spread them out evenly.
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Pop the tray of beans on the top oven rack. Put the vegetable tray below it. Roast beans for about 15 minutes, and veggies for 15-20 minutes—check to see if the potatoes are soft. After baking, let everything cool for 10 minutes.
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Toss the beans and roasted veggies into a food processor. Add the oats, tamari, bouillon, paprika, cumin, fennel, and coriander. Blend until the texture's well-mixed and a bit chunky. Pause to scrape the sides now and then.
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Scoop out about a third of a cup at a time. Shape into patties about 1/2 inch thick. Place them on a fresh parchment-covered tray, and lightly coat both sides with cooking spray.
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Slide the patties into the oven and bake for 15 minutes at 220°C (425°F).
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Use a small bowl to whisk lime juice, avocado oil, agave, and a small pinch of salt until fully blended.
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Brush one side of each baked patty with lime dressing, then flip them and coat the other side too. Bake for another 5-10 minutes until they're golden and slightly crispy.
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Let the patties sit for 10 minutes so they firm up. If you'd like, add an extra layer of lime dressing before serving.
# Notes:
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You can keep these patties in the fridge inside a sealed container for about 3 days, or freeze them for up to a month.
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For a sturdier texture, chill the patty mix in the fridge for half an hour before shaping.