Black bean mushroom burgers and sweet potato fries

adapted from here

• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 1/2 onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz. mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup feta cheese
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs/Panko
• salt and pepper to taste
• 8 thin buns, multi grain

Sautee onion in olive oil until translucent, 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, and mushrooms. Cook for about 8 minutes until the mushrooms release their liquids and become very soft. Spoon into a food processor. Add black beans. Blend slightly. Pour into a bowl and add bread crumbs and feta cheese. Grill. I used a cast-iron griddle on the stove.

Serve with the buns and your favorite burger toppings. We topped ours with French dressing, dijon mustard, ketchup, tomatoes, and spinach.

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To make the sweet potato fries, just chop the sweet potatoes (I used my fabulous mandolin from my dear sis-in-law for Christmas). Toss with a bit of olive oil and salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes, flipping at 10 minutes. Keep an eye on it. If you cut the potatoes too thin, they will burn quickly. If you cut them too thick, it will take longer.

Enjoy!