These Lime Drenched Sweet Potato Black Bean Patties are a delicious, plant‑based meal that combines soft sweet potato, hearty black beans, and savory spices, all baked to perfection for satisfying texture. Uniquely drenched in a tangy-sweet lime glaze, they deliver a bright, refreshing zing in every bite. They’re wallet-friendly, high in fiber and protein, easy to make in batches, and freeze well—perfect for meal prep. Whether served as burgers, atop grain bowls, or alongside a crisp salad, these patties strike a lovely balance of flavor, nutrition, and convenience that makes wholesome eating feel effortless and fun.

Ingredients

Black Bean Patties (makes about 9 patties)

• 2 × 15 oz cans black beans, drained & rinsed
  
  

• 1 medium sweet potato (~350 g), cut into ½″ cubes
  
  

• ¾ cup old‑fashioned rolled oats
  
  

• ½ medium yellow onion, diced
  
  

• ½ medium red bell pepper, diced
  
  

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 2 tsp smoked paprika
  
  

• ½ tsp ground coriander
  
  

• ½ tsp fennel seeds
  
  

• ¼ tsp ground cumin
  
  

• ½ vegan “beef” bouillon cube (or ½ tsp vegetable bouillon paste)
  
  

• 1 Tbsp tamari
  
  

• Kosher salt, to taste
  
  

• Oil spray
  
  

Lime Drench

• 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  
  

• Juice of 1 small lime
  
  

• 1–2 Tbsp agave syrup
  
  

• Pinch of salt
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220 °C). Line two baking sheets with parchment.
   
   

2. Spread drained black beans in one tray. On the second tray, put sweet potato on one side; onion, bell pepper, and garlic on the other. Drizzle with oil and a pinch of salt, toss to coat.
   
   

3. Bake beans on the top rack for 15 min; bake veggies on bottom for 15–20 min until sweet potato is fork-tender. Cool for 10 min.
   
   

4. Transfer beans, veggies, oats, spices, bouillon, and tamari to a food processor. Pulse until mixture holds together, scraping sides as needed.
   
   

5. Scoop ⅓-cup portions, shape into patties (~½″ thick). Arrange on a lined sheet, spray lightly with oil.
   
   

6. Bake for 15 min. Meanwhile, whisk together lime drench ingredients.
   
   

7. Brush patties with drench, flip, brush other side. Return to oven 5–10 min until golden on both sides.
   
   

8. Cool patties 10 min to firm up, brush with extra drench before serving.
   
   

Nutrients (per patty, approximate)

• Calories: ~160 kcal
  
  

• Protein: ~6 g
  
  

• Fat: ~6 g (healthy fats from avocado oil)
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~22 g
  
  

• Fiber: ~5 g
  
  

• Sugar: ~4 g (mostly from sweet potato & agave)
  
  

• Sodium: varies (from tamari & bouillon)