Sweet Potato Pecan Patties

• 2 1/2 cups sweet potatoes (about 2 large or 3 medium)
• 2 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 3 garlic cloves (1 1/2 teaspoons minced)
• 1 cup regular oats
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 chopped pecans, preferably toasted
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided

1. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
2. Cover them with water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until somewhat tender, then drain.
3. Coat a large nonstick skillet/frying pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
4. Add chopped onion and garlic to the pan, sautee 5 minutes or until tender.
5. Place sweet potato, chopped onion mixture, oats, and spices in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
6. Place the mixture into a large bowl and stir in the pecans. Divide into 6 equal portions, shaping each inch a 1/2-inch thick patty.
7. Wipe the frying pan dry with a paper towel. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat.
8. Add 3 patties to the pan, cook 4 minutes or until browned. Carefully turn the patties over and cook the other side for 3 minutes or until browned.
9. Repeat with the remaining oil and uncooked patties.

sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, regular oats, ground cumin, kosher salt, ground black pepper, pecans, olive oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweet-potato-pecan-patties-433671 (may not work)