Cajun Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 medium Sweet Potatoes
• 1 15 oz can Black Beans
• 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 1/2 medium Green Bell Pepper
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 4 Burger Buns
• Toppings of choice

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the 2 medium sweet potatoes directly on an oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until they are very tender when pierced with a fork. Carefully remove them from the oven, let them cool slightly, then peel off the skin and mash the flesh in a large bowl until smooth.
2. 2Rinse the 1 15 oz can of black beans thoroughly in a colander and drain well. Add the drained black beans to the bowl with the mashed sweet potatoes, then use a fork to mash about half of the black beans, leaving the other half whole for texture. Dice the 1/2 medium onion and the 1/2 medium green bell pepper into 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) pieces, and mince the 2 cloves of garlic.
3. 3Add the 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, the diced 1/2 medium onion, the diced 1/2 medium green bell pepper, the minced 2 cloves of garlic, and the 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning to the bowl with the mashed sweet potatoes and black beans. Use your hands or a sturdy spoon to mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
4. 4Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a patty about 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick and 3-4 inches (7.5-10 cm) in diameter.
5. 5Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 10-inch or 12-inch skillet over medium heat (approximately 325-350°F / 160-175°C). Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the 4 patties into the hot skillet.
6. 6Cook the patties for 5-7 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and a slight crust has formed on the outside. The patties should be heated through to the center. Serve the cooked patties immediately on the 4 burger buns with your favorite toppings.

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