Week FOUR: Sweet Potato Chips, Black Bean Burgers and Fruit Kabobs

SWEET POTATO CHIPS:
from marthastewart.com
Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 1/8 inch thick
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, preferably sea salt
• 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F, with racks in center and lower positions.
2. Divide sweet potatoes between 2 rimmed baking sheets. 
3. Drizzle with oil, toss, and spread them in a single layer on sheets. 
4. Bake, flipping once, until centers are soft and edges are crisp, 22 to 25 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with salt, and serve with lime wedges.

BLACK BEAN BURGERS:
from about.com
Ingredients:

• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 can black beans, well drained
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 slices bread, crumbled
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

Directions:

1. Sauté the onions till soft, about 3-5 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, mash the beans until almost smooth. 
3. Add sautéd onions and the rest of the ingredients, except the oil, adding the flour a few tablespoons at a time to combine well. 
4. Mixture will be thick.
5. Form bean mixture into patties, approximately ½ inch thick and fry patties in a small amount of oil until slightly firm. 
6. Make veggie burgers and enjoy!

FRUIT KABOBS:
Ingredients:

• Cantaloupe
• Blueberries

Directions:

1. Chop cantaloupe
2. Skewer cantaloupe pieces and blueberries on a kabob stick.  Enjoy!