Poke sweet potatoes several times with a fork. Microwave for 5 minutes, turning over halfway through. Remove from microwave (use oven mitt, they will be hot!) and set aside until cool enough to handle.

Add the shallot and garlic to a food processor and pulse a few times to rough chop,

Rough chop the sweet potatoes with a knife and add to food processor along with black beans.

Pulse the food processor until mixture is combined. Stir and scrape the sides with a spatula and continue to blend until all ingredients are incorporated and begins to look like a paste.

Add spices, breadcrumbs, and egg. Pulse until combined and then stir with a spatula until all ingredients are incorporated.

Shape into patties on a lightly greased baking sheet. (I use avocado oil.) Bake in preheated oven at 425 F for 20 minutes.

Top with 1 slice cheese and return to the oven for about 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted. (If freezing, skip this step.)