Sweet Potato Burgers with Caramelized Onions

Oh my goodness.  These were a-m-a-z-i-n-g.  Even as I'm typing this, it's all I can do not to run into the kitchen and eat another one.  These babies are a low cal*, meatless alternative to your boring ol' beef burger - sure to please any palate.  I will say, they require a little more effort than my other recipes, but it is definitely worth it!  Makes six burgers.

Ingredients:

• 2 Medium Sweet Potatoes, Peeled and Chopped into 2" Cubes
• 3/4 Medium Yellow Onion, Sliced
• 1/4 Medium Yellow Onion, Chopped
• 2 Tsp. Canola Oil
• 2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 Tsp. Sugar
• 1/4 Tsp. Salt
• 1 1/2 Cup Rolled Oats
• 1/2 Cup Halved Pecans
• 2 Tsp. Cumin
• 2 Cloves Garlic, Chopped
• Romaine Lettuce
• Cooking Spray
• Food Processor

Directions:

• Add sweet potatoes to medium pot, cover with water and bring to a boil.
• Once boiling, reduce to medium heat and cook for 10 - 15 minutes or until tender.
• Drain potatoes and run under cold water to cool.
• Prepare caramelized onions: heat oil in medium-sized pan over medium heat.
• Add sliced onions and cook until browned, approximately 8 - 10 minutes.
• Add vinegar, sugar, and salt and cook until vinegar is absorbed.
• Put onions in small bowl and set aside, covered to keep warm.
• Heat small pan over medium heat.
• Coat with cooking spray.
• Add chopped onions and garlic and cook until tender, approximately 5 minutes.
• Add cooled potatoes, onions and garlic, cumin, rolled oats, and pecans to food processor.
• Process until smooth.
• Shape mixture into six, 1/2" patties.
• Heat medium pan over medium heat.
• Coat with cooking spray.
• Add three patties at a time and cook for 3 - 4 minutes on each side.
• Add to whole wheat or vegan bun (for totally vegan recipe) with romaine lettuce underneath the burger and caramelized onions on top.
• Serve with baked fries, chips, or rice.

*Nutrition facts include light, whole wheat bun (110 calories).