Nut Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries

Yes you heard right nut burgers. Nuts contain much more MUFA's than any pork or beef products, making this a much much much healthier alternative to your classic burger. Also sweet potatoes are rich in complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, beta carotene ( a vitamin A equivalent nutrient), vitamin C and vitamin B6, which to say the least is also much better than your standard every day deep fried french fries.

Ingredients:

• 1 sweet potato cut into strips
• 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
  
• 1/2 cup chopped cashews
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained
• 1/4 cup red onion diced
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 2 hamburger buns
• 1/4 cup dressing of your choice
• 2 ounces spinach
• 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
• 4 slices pickle
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F, and grill to 350°F.
2. Sprinke sweet potatoes with Italian seasoning.
3. Place sweet potato on flat backing sheet and bake in oven for 30 min.
4. Toast pistachios and cashews.
5. Process chickpeas, nuts, and onion in a food processor.
6. In a medium bowl combine chickpea mixture, onion, egg, and season with salt and pepper shape into two patties, and top with 2 slices of cheese.
7. Place patties on grill and cook for about 3-5 minutes allowing cheese to melt.
8. Place cooked patties on bun top with tomato slices, pickels and serve with sweet potato fries.