Vegan Sweet Potato Burger

Before you write this recipe off and don't even take a gander, let me say that I promise that vegan dishes can be yummy.  Swear.  I get that when you think "burger" you're thinking meat, be that beef, turkey or bison.  But this sweet potato burger was just divine in my humble opinion.  I even got the thumbs up from my meat-loving hubby too!

They are a bit frustrating to make because you're working with a much softer base that falls apart easily, but as long as you're not shy with the breadcrumbs (bring em on!), then they turn out great.  They still tend to fall apart as you eat them, but that's okay with me because they are so tasty that I was perfectly fine finishing my burger with a fork.  

You can top these burgers with anything you like, but I chose avocado and onion based on the suggestions from the original blog that posted this recipe.  Healthy Happy Life is linked up below in the recipe, so make sure to mosey on over and check them out if you're even remotely interested in other vegan dishes.

PS Can we just talk about how hot these past few days have been?  Yikes! I think I may use some leftover chocolate cookies I have to make a milkshake this afternoon....check back for the recipe!

Turkey Burger Patties

Yesterday I posted my recipe for whole wheat hamburger buns, and today I'm sharing the recipe for the turkey patties that accompanied those nice, fluffy buns.  These patties are pretty basic and are incredibly easy to make, but one thing they're not short on is flavor.

The good thing about these is that you can certainly spice them up depending on the flavor you want.  If you like a little extra heat go ahead and add some red pepper flakes, or add some soy sauce for a little tang.

Top them off with a few slices of tomato and some

lettuce and you're good to go!

The only change I made from the original recipe is including the whole egg, versus the two eggs whites only that were initially called for.  The egg yolk serves as a binder and holds the patties together, which you definitely need with these burgers.  They tend to get very slimy on you, so handle with care so they don't fall apart.  A spatula  will quickly become your friend when handling these patties because it makes it so much easier to maneuver them.