Smoky Veggie Burger

Ingredients

• 1 yam or sweet potato
• 1 can (19 oz/540 ml) low sodium black beans
• ¹⁄₂ red onion
• 1 ¹⁄₄ cups cooked quinoa, cooled
• ¹⁄₂ cup hemp hearts
• 3 tbsp Cajun Fries Seasoning or Salmon Rub
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 head iceberg, or butter lettuce, about 16 leaves

Preparation

1. Slice yam in half lengthwise. Place in Multipurpose Steamer. Cover; microwave on high for 6 min or until tender.
2. While yam is cooking, drain and rinse beans. Using a box grater, grate onion over a paper towel. Gently squeeze to remove excess liquid.
3. When yam is cooked, add beans to steamer. Using Ground Meat Separator, mash. There should be a few beans left whole. Add onion, quinoa, hemp hearts, and seasoning. Using a wooden spoon or your hands, mix until well combined.
4. Divide mixture into four patties, about 1” thick.
5. In a non-stick fry pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add patties; cook 4–5 min per side, or until browned on both sides and heated through.
6. To assemble, make four sets of two stacked lettuce leaves. Top each stack with a burger; add additional toppings, as desired. Top with remaining lettuce leaves.