Broccoli Cheeseburgers With Spicy Sweet Potatoes

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 12 wedges each
• Cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon salt-free spicy seasoning blend or reduced-sodium Creole seasoning
• 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 cup fresh broccoli florets, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 cup cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup ready-to-serve quinoa
• 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
• Optional toppings: lettuce leaves, tomato slices, ketchup, mustard and reduced-fat mayonnaise

1. Preheat oven to 450u0b0. 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.
2. . Bake, turning wedges halfway through cooking, until tender and lightly spotted, 30-35 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a
4. , heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium heat. Add shallot; cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add broccoli; cook just until it turns bright green, about 3 minutes longer.
5. 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 1/2-in.-thick patties.
6. In a
7. , heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add burger patties to skillet; cook until golden and heated through, about 3 minutes on each side.
8. Serve burgers immediately on whole wheat buns with sweet potato wedges. If desired, add optional toppings.

sweet potatoes, cooking spray, salt, extra virgin olive oil, shallot, fresh broccoli florets, egg, cannellini beans, readytoserve quinoa, cheddar cheese, whole wheat hamburger buns, tomato slices

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/broccoli-cheeseburgers-with-spicy-sweet-potatoes/ (may not work)