Black Bean & Sweet Potato Quinoa Burgers

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

uncooked quinoa (about 2 + ½ cups cooked)

medium organic sweet potato (about 8 ounces)

2 cans

each) black beans, drained and rinsed

1/3 cup

panko crumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)

large onion, quartered

2 cloves

garlic, rough chopped

1/2

jarred roasted red pepper, rough chopped

1 can

green chiles, with juices

1 tsp

chili powder

1/2 tsp

ground cumin

1/2 tsp

coarse salt

1/4 tsp

fresh black pepper

2 cups

shredded sharp white cheddar

1 cup

corn

avocado, diced

1/4 cup

diced red onion

1 tbsp

diced pickled jalapeno or 1 fresh jalapeno, diced

1 tsp

chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

2 tsp

fresh squeezed lime juice

coarse salt and fresh black pepper

buns, for serving

mayonnaise, for serving