Sweet Potato Pecan Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Wash and peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
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.
Coat a large nonstick skillet/frying pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
Add chopped onion and garlic to the pan, sautee 5 minutes or until tender.
Place sweet potato, chopped onion mixture, oats, and spices in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
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.
Wipe the frying pan dry with a paper towel. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat.
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.
Repeat with the remaining oil and uncooked patties.