Best 2 Pumpkin Burgers Recipes

Pumpkins are not only for pies and decorations anymore. They can also be used to create a delicious and hearty burger that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a backyard barbecue. Pumpkin burgers are made with a mixture of cooked pumpkin, ground beef, and spices, and they can be grilled, pan-fried, or baked. They are typically served on a bun with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy pumpkin, you should definitely give pumpkin burgers a try.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN BURGERS

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In our town, we have a pumpkin festival in late October and use pumpkins many different ways. This is a popular recipe for "sandwich night" at our house.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 to 8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the chili sauce, soup, pumpkin, salt, pumpkin pie spice and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until thickened. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

PUMPKIN HASH BROWNS / VEGETARIAN PUMPKIN BURGERS

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Found this recipe in a Weight Watches Magazine Nov/Dec 2006 edition. They called them pumpkin hash browns but they are more like pumpkin patties. The patty could also be used for a Vegetarian Burger. They recommended Weight Watchers cottage cheese but I think low fat cottage cheese would be alright. Because I don't like eggs, I used 'Egg Like' which is an egg replacer. I skipped the 'garnish step' and serve them with to tomato sauce.

Provided by Chef floWer

Categories Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 12-15 patties

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

500 g butternut pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and coarsely grated
1 1/4 cups cottage cheese
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 brown onion, coarsely grated
4 spring onions or 4 green shallots, trimmed and finely chopped
1 cup whole wheat flour (Known as wholemeal plain flour in Australia)
salt & pepper, to taste
olive oil flavored cooking spray
30 g baby spinach leaves
60 g low-fat ricotta, fresh

Steps:

Combine pumpkin, cottage cheese, eggs, brown onion, spring onions and wholemeal plain flour in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
Spray with oil. Shape 1/4 cup quantities of pumpkin mixture into patties. Place around edge of pan, allowing room for them to expand. Cook for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn and cook for a further 2 - 3 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a plate.
Repeat last step until remaining pumpkin mixture is complete.
To finish, arrange spinach on serving plates. Place two patties on each plate. Sprinkle ricotta on top and serve.

Tips:

Choose the right pumpkin. Look for a sugar pumpkin or pie pumpkin, which are small and sweet. Avoid using a carving pumpkin, which is large and watery.
Roast the pumpkin before using it. Roasting the pumpkin brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. To roast the pumpkin, cut it in half, scoop out the seeds, and place it cut-side down on a baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the pumpkin is tender.
Use a food processor to make the pumpkin puree. This will give you a smooth, consistent puree. You can also use a potato masher, but it will take a little more effort.
Add some spices to the pumpkin burgers. Pumpkin burgers are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree, and they're also a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. Add some spices to the pumpkin burgers, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, to give them a warm and inviting flavor.
Serve the pumpkin burgers with your favorite toppings. Pumpkin burgers can be served with a variety of toppings, such as cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. You can also serve them with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They're easy to make and can be served with a variety of toppings. So next time you're looking for a new burger recipe, give pumpkin burgers a try. You won't be disappointed!