Spicy Zucchini Black Bean Burgers with Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini), squeezed of excess liquid
• ½  cup cooked quinoa
• ¼ cup rolled oats
• 1 egg
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½  T chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoons pepper

Directions

1. Take 1 cup of black beans and add to a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher or back of a fork until it has formed a sticky paste.
2. Add in remainder of black beans, grated zucchini, quinoa, rolled oats, egg, garlic and spices and use hands to mix together.
3. Form into 4 patties. Do not flatten too much. Should be thick.
4. Refrigerate for about 1-2 hours
5. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet. Add in the 4 patties and cook for about 7 minutes on each side.
6. Remove from heat and serve with smashed avocado, Sauteed onions, baked sweet potato fries and salad.

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients

• 2 Large Sweet Potatoes, cut into wedges
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• ½ Teaspoon Salt
• ½ Teaspoon Pepper
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
2. Place sweet potatoes and olive oil in large bowl, toss lightly. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika.
3. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on lightly oiled baking sheet, being sure not to overcrowd.
4. Bake until tender and golden brown, turning occasionally. Cooking time is 18 to 24 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.