These buckwheat sweet potato burgers are not the big fat, smelly, greasy burgers covered in cheese, bacon, fried onions all cozied up between two slices of spongy white bread.
If we eat a diet that consists of fresh and alive plant foods, as we do in our UnDiet way of eating, we’ll feel more fresh and alive.
I eat a natural foods diet and apparently it shows. I am forever being assumed much younger than I am. Do I look young because I eat mostly plants? Maybe. More likely, I look young because I don’t eat the bad stuff (and have chubby cheeks). After being in Winnipeg with all the people who knew me from birth, I was told I haven’t changed a bit. Thoughts?
I am approaching 40 and want to wear a sign that says so. It’s good for business.
If we eat nutrient-deficient foods that are salty, fried and greasy like burgers, chicken wings, or cheese, we will have a greater amount of free radicals circulating in our bodies. Free radical damage makes our insides old and beaten, thus making our outsides look old and beaten too.
One of the easiest ways to look and feel younger inside and out is to get more of the good stuff. More of the anti-oxidant rich, plant based fruits and veggies, whole grains, nuts and seeds and spices that not only help kick the back-sides of the free-radicals, but also add in the nutrients that make our skin look young and fresh – selenium, zinc, silica, vitamin C and of course, the good fats. An added bonus is that fruits and veggies are packed to the brim with water.
Our skin, the largest organ of our body, can be a great indicator of what’s going on inside – how well we are digesting and absorbing the good nutrients, and eliminating the toxins and waste. No amount of face lifting, botoxing, creams, powders, cover ups or exfoliants can ever replace or override the absolute, tried and tested benefit of simply eating well.
That’s why I created this burger, which is packed to the brim with plant-based foods. One of the superstar ingredients here is buckwheat, which is an underrated gluten-free grain. Have you tried it yet?
Kale: you’ve heard of this dark leafy green, right? It’s high in fibre, immune-boosting and skin-supportive Vitamin C, and fibre. And it’s really difficult to eat too much of it.
Almond butter: a high-fibre nut that is full of omega-3 fats that fight inflammation throughout our bodies.
So who wants a burger? These ones are nutrient-rich, low on the glycemic index so they don’t fluctuate blood sugar, are high in fibre, gluten-free, vegan and of course amazingly delicious!
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Hi Meghan! I was excited to try this as I’m using buckwheat as a non-grain substitute whenever possible. The recipe is so easy and truly delicious (I also added various spices that I like – a tsp each of ginger, garlic, turmeric & allspice). The burgers were still a bit soft when finished cooking, so I left them in the oven for an hour while it cooled and I really like the result. I don’t bother with a bun, just a mountain of vegetables and you’re set!
Looks yummy! Do you know what the weight of the sweet potatoes would be. What you call big I might think small. It’s one of those things that I always feel confused about it because it can vary from region to region. Thank you!
I’m learning how to cook more vegetarian & vegan dishes. I just made a bunch of these and will freeze some for later. Tasty! Hubby is gonna love ’em. Made your mayonnaise too! Here’s a pic: https://imgur.com/a/61Kif
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I am approaching 40 and want to wear a sign that says so. It’s good for business.
If we eat nutrient-deficient foods that are salty, fried and greasy like burgers, chicken wings, or cheese, we will have a greater amount of free radicals circulating in our bodies. Free radical damage makes our insides old and beaten, thus making our outsides look old and beaten too.
One of the easiest ways to look and feel younger inside and out is to get more of the good stuff. More of the anti-oxidant rich, plant based fruits and veggies, whole grains, nuts and seeds and spices that not only help kick the back-sides of the free-radicals, but also add in the nutrients that make our skin look young and fresh – selenium, zinc, silica, vitamin C and of course, the good fats. An added bonus is that fruits and veggies are packed to the brim with water.
Our skin, the largest organ of our body, can be a great indicator of what’s going on inside – how well we are digesting and absorbing the good nutrients, and eliminating the toxins and waste. No amount of face lifting, botoxing, creams, powders, cover ups or exfoliants can ever replace or override the absolute, tried and tested benefit of simply eating well.
That’s why I created this burger, which is packed to the brim with plant-based foods. One of the superstar ingredients here is buckwheat, which is an underrated gluten-free grain. Have you tried it yet?
Other awesome ingredients in this buckwheat sweet potato burger include:
I am approaching 40 and want to wear a sign that says so. It’s good for business.
If we eat nutrient-deficient foods that are salty, fried and greasy like burgers, chicken wings, or cheese, we will have a greater amount of free radicals circulating in our bodies. Free radical damage makes our insides old and beaten, thus making our outsides look old and beaten too.
One of the easiest ways to look and feel younger inside and out is to get more of the good stuff. More of the anti-oxidant rich, plant based fruits and veggies, whole grains, nuts and seeds and spices that not only help kick the back-sides of the free-radicals, but also add in the nutrients that make our skin look young and fresh – selenium, zinc, silica, vitamin C and of course, the good fats. An added bonus is that fruits and veggies are packed to the brim with water.
Our skin, the largest organ of our body, can be a great indicator of what’s going on inside – how well we are digesting and absorbing the good nutrients, and eliminating the toxins and waste. No amount of face lifting, botoxing, creams, powders, cover ups or exfoliants can ever replace or override the absolute, tried and tested benefit of simply eating well.
That’s why I created this burger, which is packed to the brim with plant-based foods. One of the superstar ingredients here is buckwheat, which is an underrated gluten-free grain. Have you tried it yet?
Do you chop the kale? It’s unclear what to do with the 2-3 leaves before mixing them with everything else.
Im going to make these for my family what buns did you use?
Hi Meghan! I was excited to try this as I’m using buckwheat as a non-grain substitute whenever possible. The recipe is so easy and truly delicious (I also added various spices that I like – a tsp each of ginger, garlic, turmeric & allspice). The burgers were still a bit soft when finished cooking, so I left them in the oven for an hour while it cooled and I really like the result. I don’t bother with a bun, just a mountain of vegetables and you’re set!
I’m going to try these burgers and was wondering what is the sauce that is shown in the picture along with the burgers?
Looks yummy! Do you know what the weight of the sweet potatoes would be. What you call big I might think small. It’s one of those things that I always feel confused about it because it can vary from region to region. Thank you!
what is the lovely pale orange sauce you are serving with your burgers in the photo? can you share the recipe?
Can these be made ahead and frozen for a quick meal.
I’m learning how to cook more vegetarian & vegan dishes. I just made a bunch of these and will freeze some for later. Tasty! Hubby is gonna love ’em. Made your mayonnaise too! Here’s a pic: https://imgur.com/a/61Kif
You never mention adding the sweet potato mash.. it would probably be in between step 5 and 6? Let me know please.
Hi Meghan, could you use buckwheat flour instead of the actual buckwheat seed? Itching to make these!
Delicious – these came out surprisingly good. Toasting the buckwheat adds savoriness to the flavor.