SWEET POTATO MILLET BURGERS

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"Millet is a mild-flavored grain that's rich in fiber, iron and B vitamins. If you can't find it, use 1 cup cooked quinoa, brown rice or bulgur."

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1 small sweet potato (about 6 ounces), peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt
1/2 cup millet
1/2 cup cooked chickpeas (rinsed, if canned), smashed with a fork
3/4 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
1 4-ounce can chopped roasted green chiles
(preferably Hatch New Mexican chiles)
1 small shallot, very finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 large egg
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil, or olive oil mister or nonstick pan spray
4 whole-wheat burger buns, lightly toasted
Favorite burger toppings, such as raw onion, tomato slices and lettuce

Steps:

Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the sweet potato and 3/4 teaspoon salt, reduce the heat to medium low and cook 10 minutes. Add the millet and chickpeas, reduce the heat to low and cook, covered and stirring occasionally, until the millet is tender and absorbs all of the water, about 20 minutes (add more water, if needed). Turn off the heat and transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, letting it cool slightly.
Stir in 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, the chiles, shallot, cumin, paprika, onion powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Shape the mixture into 4 patties, pressing them so they are about 1/2 inch thick. Place the patties on a plate and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Lightly beat the egg in a medium bowl. In another medium bowl, stir together the remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs with the cornmeal. Place 1 chilled patty in the beaten egg, turning over the patty to coat the other side. Dip the patty in the cornmeal-breadcrumb mixture and sprinkle the mixture over the top of the patty, lightly pressing it on. Repeat with the remaining 3 patties.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half of the canola oil and the patties and cook until they are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the remaining oil to the skillet and use a spatula to carefully flip the patties (they will be somewhat soft); cook the other side until golden brown, 3 to 4 more minutes. Serve each burger on a bun with your favorite toppings.

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Djerby Joseph

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These burgers look amazing! I can't wait to try them.

Ak KOBIR

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I'm not a big fan of millet, but I really liked these burgers.

Krishna Sardar

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These burgers are a great healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers.

SHELTONMARWEYI SHELTONMARWEYI

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I love the combination of sweet potatoes and millet in these burgers.

Cheenacheena Jutt

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These burgers are delicious! I can't wait to make them again.

rickey slack

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my burgers fell apart when I tried to flip them.

Osama Jan

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These burgers are a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.

Julia

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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to cook millet, and these burgers definitely fit the bill.

Adel Botha

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These burgers are perfect for a summer cookout.

Zubair Hafeez

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I'm not a vegan, but I really enjoyed these burgers. They're a great way to get more vegetables into my diet.

David Axle Adams

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The burgers were a little dry for my taste, but I think that's because I didn't use enough oil when cooking them.

Brighton Mooya

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I love how easy these burgers are to make. I always have sweet potatoes and millet on hand, so I can whip up a batch of these whenever I need a quick and healthy meal.