I'm beginning this blog as a way to track my progress as I attempt to slim down for two upcoming weddings (thus the title of this blog).  Last night I bought the new Nutra-Bullet, the newest 'Magic Bullet' blender thingy and so far I love it.  Last night I experimented by making:

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burgers
1 Sweet Potato
1/2 a can of black beans
2 large cloves of garlic
1 handful of fresh cilantro
1 small chunk of peeled ginger
black pepper
garlic powder
1 tbsp olive oil

1. Preheat the oven to 350
2. Blend all ingredients and form into patties on a baking sheet.
3. Here's the 'I had no idea' part....I first put it in for 10min...then checked it every 5min for another 15min.  The outside was crisp but the middle was still too squishy.
4. I was too hungry to keep baking them so I transferred them to the frying pan with a little olive oil and crisped them up.
5. Made approx 6 small patties.

I ate them with spicy mustard...very delicious!

Suggestions for next time...bake on a higher temperature and for a bit longer! Also, try using lettuce as a wrap with the mustard or even a pesto sauce.