Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

• 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

• 2 teaspoon cumin powder

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1,15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained

FOR THE CHILI LIME MAYO:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

• 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce

• Juice of 1/4 of a lime

Directions:

1. Cook sweet potatoes in a 400-degree oven, cut side down for 30 minutes.

2. While the sweet potatoes are baking, make the chili lime mayo. In a small bowl, mix together the mayo, chili garlic sauce, and lime juice. Set aside.

3. In a small bowl, add salt, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin powder, and black pepper. Mix together and set aside.

4. In a large bowl, add black beans and cooked sweet potatoes. Mash until slightly chunky. This will help create a nice texture.

5. Add in cooked quinoa and spices. Mix together with hands and form into 8 burger patties, about 1/3 cup of mixture each. 6. Place burger patties on a large baking sheet covered in parchment paper. Spray with olive oil and bake in a 400-degree oven for 20 minutes. Flip over, spray the other side with olive oil and bake for another 10 minutes. Serves 6