From Karlos Arguiñano’s vegetarian repertoire, this burger recipe is very delicious, comforting and with the star of the season, pumpkin. Roasted in a salad with arugula and balsamic or stuffed with spinach and mushrooms, even in the form of a pasta sauce, the vegetable can be cooked in many ways.
As the chef assures, the key to the success of the veggie burgers is to combine the appropriate proportions of cereals, legumes, vegetables and nuts, etc. This tip is in addition to the 13 tricks to successfully make really delicious veggie burgers that look meatier. In the case of today’s recipe, spices and aromatic herbs have an important place to enhance the flavors.
In principle, peel the pumpkin, cut into pieces and boil in a pot for 10 to 12 minutes until tender. Once cooked, remove from heat, drain and mash with a fork until puree. Season with onion powder, sweet and spicy paprika, dried oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Set aside to let the temperature drop.
To incorporate grated carrot and oat flakes. Mix the ingredients, and let the oats absorb the moisture from the vegetables. Followed by the grated mozzarella cheese and integrate again. If the mixture is very wet, add a few more tablespoons of oats, since it must be able to be handled with your hands.
With slightly damp hands, form the burgers giving them the desired shape. They will come out 3 to 4 units approximately. In a frying pan with olive or non-stick oil over medium-low heat, cook the medallions until golden brown on each side, turning very carefully so as not to break them. About 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
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What to accompany the pumpkin burger with
If you feel like trying something other than the typical side dishes, like a salad or baked potatoes, I suggest a few ideas for accompany the pumpkin burger; Potato salad with Greek yogurt, American coleslaw or baked sweet potato cabbage salad, or crispy roasted carrot sticks are excellent proposals for innovation.
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