Spread beans on a lined baking sheet & bake for 15 mins until slightly dried out.
Sauté oil, pepper, onion, garlic over medium heat until onion is soft. (About 5-6 mins)
Place in a bowl and gently blot out moisture. Add cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, bread crumbs, mashed sweet potato, BBQ sauce, mustard, ketchup, salt & pepper.
Add black beans & smash some beans with a form and mix well.
Form patties using approximately 1/3 cup.
Place on lined baking sheet.
Cook for 10 mins on each side at 375.