Mediterranean Sweet Potato Burger Bowl
This Mediterranean Sweet Potato Burger Bowl is hearty, colorful, and plant-forward—crispy sweet potato patties, fresh veggies, and a creamy Mediterranean-style sauce. It’s non-spicy, wholesome, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
🕒 Time Required
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: ~45 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
Sweet Potato Burger Patties
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled & cubed
½ cup cooked chickpeas, mashed
¼ cup breadcrumbs or oat flour
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
Salt & black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
Bowl Components
2 cups cooked quinoa, bulgur, or rice
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup olives
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Mixed greens or arugula
Creamy Mediterranean Sauce
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon tahini
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make Sweet Potato Patties
1. Boil sweet potatoes until tender (10–12 minutes). Drain and mash.
2. Mix mashed sweet potatoes with chickpeas, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Form into small patties.
2. Cook Patties
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
(Or bake at 200°C / 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.)
3. Make Sauce
Whisk yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
4. Assemble the Bowl
1. Add grains and greens to bowls.
2. Top with sweet potato patties.
3. Add tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and feta.
4. Drizzle with creamy Mediterranean sauce.
🌟 Tips for Best Results
Chill patty mixture 10 minutes if too soft.
Add herbs (parsley or dill) for extra freshness.
For vegan version, use dairy-free yogurt and skip feta.
❓ Frequently asked questions FAQs
Can I meal prep this?
Yes—store patties and bowl ingredients separately for 3–4 days.
Can I air-fry patties?
Yes—air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 10–12 minutes.
Is this filling enough?
Very—fiber-rich and satisfying.
🫥 Nutritional Information
Calories: 460 kcal
Protein: 14 g
Carbohydrates: 58 g
Fat: 20 g
Fiber: 9 g