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Ethiopian Sweet Potato Peanut Burger has been moved into the hosted Uncle Cheese recipe system for browser review and sandwich-station publishing.

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Ethiopian Sweet Potato Peanut Burger

Sweet potato and lentil burger with peanut texture, spiced aioli, and fresh celery-tomato topping.

Yield: 4 burgers
Style: sandwich / burger build
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Ingredients

Burger
  • 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup brown or green lentils
  • 2 cups water
  • 2/3 cup quick oats
  • 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 4 tsp + 2 Tbsp Nitter Kibbeh, divided
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 4 burger buns, toasted
Salad & Aioli
  • 3 scallions, minced
  • 2 celery ribs, minced
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp neutral oil
  • 1/2 cup vegan mayo
  • 1 Tbsp Nitter Kibbeh

Method

  1. Roast sweet potatoes with 2 tsp Nitter Kibbeh at 450°F for about 15 minutes until tender.
  2. Cook lentils in water about 20 minutes until tender; drain.
  3. Pulse sweet potatoes, lentils, oats, peanuts, paprika, coriander, and 2 Tbsp Nitter Kibbeh with salt and pepper until combined.
  4. Form into 4 burgers.
  5. Mix scallions, celery, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, and oil for the topping salad.
  6. Stir vegan mayo with 1 Tbsp Nitter Kibbeh to make aioli.
  7. Grill burgers about 3 minutes per side, then build on toasted buns with aioli and salad.

Finish + Service

  • Nitter Kibbeh drives the core Ethiopian flavor.
  • Pulse the burger mix only until it holds together.
  • Serve hot with the fresh celery-tomato topping for contrast.