Quinoa Sweet Potato Patties

Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped into 1" cubes) 1 cup cooked quinoa (cook 1/2 dry quinoa in 1 cup of broth or water) 1/2 red onion or 1/4 vidalia onion (finely chopped) 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh Thyme or 1 1/2 tsp bottled thyme 3 cloves crushed garlic 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or chili powder Avocado oil for frying in pan Directions: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil. Add in sweet potato, onion, salt and pepper to taste, stir, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until potato is soft (easily able to be mashed). Remove lid and add garlic and cayenne/chili pepper, cooking for an additional minute. Transfer cooked sweet potatoes to a large bowl and mash. Add in quinoa, thyme, and additional salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Using your hands to bring it together, form equally-sized patties. Heat the same skillet over medium heat and add avocado oil. Add cakes and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Top with fresh salsa if desired.