Sweet Potato-Pecan Burgers W/Caramelized Onions Recipe

Directions:

1. PREPARE ONIONS:.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add sliced onion to pan; sauté 12 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in vinegar, sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; cook 30 seconds or until vinegar is absorbed.
5. Remove onion mixture from pan; keep warm.
6. Wipe pan dry with a paper towel.
7. PREPARE THE BURGERS:.
8. Place potato in a large saucepan; cover with water.
9. Bring to a boil.
10. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender; drain.
11. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
12. Coat pan with cooking spray.
13. Add chopped onion and garlic to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until tender.
14. Place potato, chopped onion mixture, oats, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a food processor; process until smooth.
15. Place potato mixture in a large bowl; stir in nuts.
16. Divide potato mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
17. Wipe pan dry with a paper towel.
18. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in pan over medium-high heat.
19. Add 3 patties to pan; cook 4 minutes or until browned.
20. Carefully (if not they'll fall apart) turn patties over; cook 3 minutes or until browned.
21. Remove from pan; keep warm.
22. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and 3 patties.
23. Place lettuce leaves and patties on bottom halves of buns; top each patty with 1 tablespoon chili sauce, about 3 tablespoons onion, and top halves of buns.
24. Yum!