Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger

Ingredients

• Sweet potatoes (2 medium, peeled and cubed)
• Black beans (1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed)
• Breadcrumbs (1/2 cup)
• Egg (1, beaten)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons (for cooking))
• Burger buns (4)
• Lettuce (4 leaves, for topping)
• Tomato (1 large, sliced)
• Onion (1 small, sliced)
• Avocado (1, sliced (optional for topping))
• Sriracha or your favorite sauce (to taste (optional))

Instructions

1. In a pot, boil the sweet potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes and black beans together until mostly smooth, leaving some texture for a hearty bite.
3. Add the breadcrumbs, beaten egg, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
4. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, making sure to press them together firmly.
5. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the patties to the skillet.
6. Cook the patties for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and heated through.
7. Toast the burger buns lightly in the skillet if desired.
8. Assemble the burgers by placing each patty on a bun and topping with lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, and a drizzle of Sriracha or your favorite sauce.