Broccoli Cheeseburgers With Spicy Sweet Potatoes Food

BROCCOLI CHEESEBURGERS WITH SPICY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• 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 spotted, 30-35 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, 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., 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., 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., Serve burgers immediately on whole wheat buns with sweet potato wedges. If desired, add optional toppings.

CRANBURGERS WITH SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Place fries in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; spritz with cooking spray. Combine the pesto mix, celery seed and thyme; sprinkle over fries. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine whole-berry cranberry sauce, stuffing mix and thyme. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 6 patties., In a large skillet, cook burgers in oil over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear., Place burgers on lettuce-lined buns; top with a spoonful of gravy and a slice of cranberry sauce. Serve with fries.

SPICED SWEET POTATO AND ROASTED BROCCOLI TOASTS

Steps:

• For sweet potato mash:
• Combine sweet potato, chile (if using) orange juice, and 1 cup water in a small saucepan; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until sweet potato is very soft and liquid has evaporated, 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and mash. Let cool slightly.
• DO AHEAD: Sweet potato mash can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
• For broccoli and assembly:
• Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss broccoli and 2 tablespoons oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, 15-20 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
• Meanwhile, brush both sides of bread with 2 tablespoons oil total and toast on a baking sheet until golden brown, 6-8 minutes.
• Toss broccoli, nuts, lemon juice, half of basil and mint, and remaining 4 tablespoons oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Spread toasts with sweet potato, top with broccoli mixture and remaining basil and mint, and sprinkle with sea salt. Cut into pieces.