Fast-Food Burgers and Fries

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Rinse and peel potatoes (or leave the skin for added nutrition!). Slice into 1/2 slices, then cut into strips, or even more fun would be to use metal food cutters; check it out here! Toss potatoes into a bowl with a lid; drizzle with olive oil, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper; seal bowl with the lid and shake to coat potatoes. Spread evenly onto a large baking sheet; bake for 20-25 minutes. 

While the potatoes bake, heat a skillet over medium-high heat.  

Mix beef, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and garlic powder in a large glass bowl.  Shape into 4 regular size hamburger patties (or 8 mini ones); place patties into preheated skillet; brown on both sides, cooking until no longer pink in the center. 

Prepare the sides and toppings by cutting carrots into sticks, slicing cucumbers and tomatoes; place on the side in separate dishes or on a serving platter. 

Serve hamburgers on a whole wheat bun with mustard, tomato slice and cucumber slices; potatoes.  Cut carrots into sticks, and slice apples. Serve on the side.