Broccoli Cheeseburgers with Spicy Sweet Potatoes
These faux burgers are so packed with flavor that nobody notices they’re also packed with protein, fiber and vitamins. —Pamela Vachon, Astoria, NY
Prep: 10 min. • Cook: 35 min. Makes: 4 servings
2
medium sweet potatoes, cut into 12 wedges each
Cooking spray tsp. salt-free spicy seasoning blend or reduced-sodium
Creole seasoning
4 tsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 shallot, minced
1 cup fresh broccoli florets,
cut into 3/4-in. pieces
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup cannellini beans,
rinsed and drained 1 1 cup ready-to-serve quinoa
3/4 cup shredded reducedfat cheddar cheese
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
Optional toppings: lettuce leaves, tomato slices, ketchup, mustard and reduced-fat mayonnaise
1. Preheat oven to 450°. Spritz sweet potato wedges with cooking spray until lightly coated. Sprinkle with seasoning mix; toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer on a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet. Bake, turning wedges halfway through cooking, until tender and lightly browned, 30-35 minutes. 2. In a nonstick skillet, heat 2 tsp. oil over medium heat. Add shallot; cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add broccoli; cook just until it turns bright green, about 3 minutes.
3. Transfer broccoli mixture to a food processor. Add egg and beans; pulse until ingredients are blended but not pureed. Pour broccoli mixture into a large bowl. Add quinoa and cheddar cheese; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four ¹₂-in.-thick patties.
4. In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add burger patties to skillet; cook until golden and heated through, about 3 minutes on each side.
5. Serve burgers immediately on whole-wheat buns with sweet potato wedges. If desired, add optional toppings.
Per serving: 457 cal., 14g fat (4g sat. fat), 62mg chol., 550mg sod., 65g carb. (14g sugars, 11g fiber), 18g pro.
Test Kitchen tips:
• This tender patty holds together well, unlike a lot of veggie-based burgers.
• The protein-packed burger’s flavor is reminiscent of Mediterranean falafel. Broccoli CHEESEBURGERS with Spicy
Sweet Potatoes