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For the black bean burgers: 1.
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Put the black beans, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
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Transfer the black bean mixture into a large mixing bowl and stir in the breadcrumbs and eggs.
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The mixture should not be too dry to where it doesnt stick together, but not too wet to where it wont stay in a patty shape.
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Form the mixture into four 2 in diameter black bean patties.
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In a large non-stick frying pan on medium heat, add a small drizzle of olive oil.
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Once warm, drop in the patties.
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After about 2 minutes, or once the bottoms are cooked through, flip the burgers and let them cook for another 2 minutes.
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If you didnt cook them all in the first pass, grease skillet and repeat until all burgers are cooked.
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But patties onto buns.
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Top with your favorite cheese, vegetables and condiments!
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For the rosemary fries: 1.
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Preheat the oven to 385 F. 2.
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Cut the sweet potatoes and russet potatoes into long spears, no more than 1/2 thick.
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In a large mixing bowl, toss the potatoes with the olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika and rosemary.
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Lay potatoes out on one or two baking sheets in a single layer.
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Cook for 15 minutes, then flip.
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Cook for another 10-15 minutes or according to your desired texture.
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Serve with your favorite ketchup, I mean condiment...clearly mine is ketchup.
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Notes: If you dont have breadcrumbs at home (I didnt), simply blend up a few pieces of bread (even if its starting to get stale) and toss in some Italian herbs and salt to make them from scratch.
