The other night, I has a sudden craving for some sweet potato and a burger at the same time. I had sweet potatoes, but no meat, and a massive red cabbage in my fridge. Sweet Potato burger it was! But with no beans or breadcrumbs (well only enough for a burger bun) to thicken the mixture, it was time to get inventive. My trusty pumpkin seeds that get thrown over many of my meals, are so handy that I thought grounds seeds might resemble breadcrumbs to add to the mixture. The patty remains quite soft, but it kind of adds to the enjoyment of eating as it oozes out of the bun like a healthy, veggie Sloppie Joe. As most burger recipes use flour or bread to thicken, this would be a good gluten-free choice, once you use gluten-free buns. <br />Plus, with the beta-carotene of the sweet potato and numerous nutrients of the pumpkin seeds, this is a pretty healthy burger! <br />I made a purple coleslaw to top it off, but a regular salad garnish works just as well.

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