Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

2. Poke sweet potato with a fork several times; place on the prepared baking sheet.

3. Bake in the preheated oven until sweet potato can be easily pierced with a fork, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board until cool enough to handle.
   

4. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

5. Peel sweet potato; place into a large bowl. Add black beans; mash with a whisk or fork. Add oats, onions, Dijon mustard, cumin, ginger, salt, and cinnamon; mix until well combined. Shape mixture into 6 patties with wet hands; place onto the prepared baking sheet.

6. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked in the center and crisp on the outside, about 8 minutes per side.

Cook's Notes:

Instead of freshly grated ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger can be used.

A food processor can be used in step 5 if desired.

Both white and red onion work in this recipe.

Patties will stay fresh in the refrigerator for a few days, or you can freeze them in a well-insulated container or freezer bag and reheat them in the microwave or oven.