Curry Chickpea Kale Burgers and Baked Sweet Potato Fries

These Curry Chickpea Kale Burgers are phenomenal! They are made with healthy ingredients that taste amazing and will keep you satisfied! The patties are made with chickpeas, kale, onion, garlic, oats, sunflower seeds, and an amazing mix of spices! The homemade roasted garlic hummus pairs so well with the flavors in this burger. Top it with your favorite veggie burger toppings and throw it on a bun––good to go! That is, after you make homemade sweet potato fries! They have the perfect soft and crispy texture, salty and sweet taste. Every aspect of this meal compliments each other. You have to try making these Curry Chickpea Kale Burgers!

Curry Chickpea Kale Burgers and Baked Sweet Potato Fries [Vegan]

Ingredients

For the Burger:

• 3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed
• 2 cups kale, stem removed, rinsed, and chopped
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup instant oats
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Roasted Garlic Hummus:

• 1 head garlic
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed
• juice of 1 lemon
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Toppings:

• 4 burger buns, toasted
• romain lettuce
• mushrooms, sliced and sautéed
• pickled red onions
• 1 avocado, sliced

For the Sweet Potato Fries:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation

For the Burger:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron pan (or a regular sauté pan).
2. Sauté the minced garlic and chopped onion together to caramelize.
3. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the chickpeas, kale, lemon juice, sunflower seeds, oats, spices, and remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the caramelized garlic and onions and pulse until the mixture is smooth and comes together enough to mold into a patty.
4. Form 4 patties out of the chickpea mixture. Lightly re-oil your sauté pan and cook the patties over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side or until they brown on the bottom.

For the Roasted Garlic Hummus:

1. Roast your garlic (find directions here). In a food processor, combine chickpeas, lemon juice, curry powder, parsley, and salt. Pulse.
2. While processing the chickpeas, pour in the coconut milk and olive oil.
3. Continue to pulse until smooth. For a smoother consistency, add more olive oil.

For the Sweet Potato Fries:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a sheet pan with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Peel the sweet potatoes if you prefer skinless fries (I did not feel mine). Cut the potatoes into 1/4" thick strips.
3. Place the strips in a bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cayenne until coated.
4. Spread seasoned fries in an even layer on the sheet pan. Bake for 20-30 minutes until crisp, tossing occasionally.

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