Black Bean Sweet Potato “Patties”

1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Saute the sweet potato cubes until they pick up some color, and soften slightly (about 5 minutes; shaking constantly). Pour in 1 cup of water and let simmer in the pan until the sweet potatoes are soft (about 10 minutes) and the water has evaporated.
2. Mash the black beans in a large bowl. Mash in sweet potato, slightly, so that some of the cubes stay intact. Fold in all the other ingredients. Divide the mixture into 4 patties for burgers, or in desired sizes (I make mine into 2-inch sized flattened falafel shapes). Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or until ready to cook.
3. To cook, fry them in a frying pan with a little bit of oil for about 4 minutes on each side. An alternative option is to bake them on a baking sheet in a 350ºF oven for 20 minutes (flipping half way through). Eat them as a burger with your favorite condiments, on top of a salad with your favorite dressing (my favorite), or in a wrap/ sandwich. Enjoy!