Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

Black Bean Sweet Potato Burgers:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 small onion, small dice
• 4 cloves garlic, pressed or 2 teaspoons minced garlic from jar
• 2 tablespoons diced spicy pepper (like jalapenos) (15 rings from jar)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 cups grated raw sweet potato
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook onions until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic, 2 diced jalapenos, and cumin; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2. Transfer contents of skillet to a large bowl. Stir in black beans, and mash with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix in sweet potatoes, egg, and bread crumbs. Use medium ice cream scoop to shape them into even portions, than flatten into patties.
Place bean patties on sprayed wax paper on baking sheet and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

They are SO good!!!! I put mine on a Garden Spinach Wrap and sprinkle a little shredded cheese and lettuce! Delicious!!!!!!!!!!!