Ingredients

  • 1 tsp canola oil
  • 3 cups sliced onions
  • 2 T balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2.5 cups cubed peeledsweet potatoes
  • cooking spray
  • 2.5 cups chopped onions
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup regular oats
  • 1.5 tsp cumin
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 T canola oil
  • 6 boston Bibb lettuce leaves
  • 6 whole wheat buns
  • 6 T chili sauce

Method

  • 1. Saute onions in oil med high heat, 12 minutes or until browned. Stir in vinegar salt and sugar. cook 30 seconds until vinegar absorbed. remove fro mpan and keep warm.
  • 2. Prepare burgers: place potato in large saucepan coverwiht water and boil. Reduce heat and cook 15 minutes. Drain.
  • 3. Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Med High heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, saute 5 minutes until tender.
  • 4. Place potato, onion mixture, oats, cumin, 3/4 ts psalt and papper in food processor. Process until smooth. Place potato mixture in large bowl and stir in nuts. Divide into 6 equal portions, 1/2 in thick patties.
  • 5. Wipe pan dry with paper towel. heat 1.5 tsp oil in pan. med high heat. Add three patties. cook 4 minutes or until browned. Turn and cook 3 minutes or until browned .repeat with remaining patties.
  • 6. Serve on buns with lettuce, caramelized onions and chili sauce.