The pumpkin and chickpea burgers are a very easy vegetarian main course to prepare.
For this recipe, I first cooked the pumpkin in an air fryer (alternatively, it can be baked in the oven), then I created a mixture with the pumpkin, chickpeas, and sun-dried tomatoes; to all this, I also added flour and breadcrumbs.
Light and wholesome, these burgers are perfect as an alternative to classic meat burgers and ideal for a healthy dinner without sacrificing taste.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 13 oz pumpkin
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 8.8 oz cooked, boiled chickpeas
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 6 sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- as needed extra virgin olive oil
- as needed salt
- as needed breadcrumbs
Tools
- Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Paper
- Blender
Steps
To make the pumpkin and chickpea burgers, wash and clean the pumpkin, remove the skin, seeds, and inner filaments; then cut it into cubes.
Season the pumpkin with a drizzle of oil, salt, and rosemary. Cook it in an air fryer or in an oven at 356°F for 20-25 minutes.
Once the pumpkin is cooked, place it in a bowl, mash it with a fork, and let it cool slightly.
In the blender bowl, add the chickpeas and sun-dried tomatoes, blend to obtain a creamy mixture.
Combine the chickpea and sun-dried tomato mixture with the pumpkin, mix, and then add the flour and breadcrumbs.
Salt and mix to obtain a homogeneous mixture. Then, with your hands, take some of the mixture, press it, and shape it into typical burger form.
Coat the burgers in breadcrumbs.
Place the burgers in the air fryer basket lined with parchment paper and lightly greased. Cook at 356°F for 10 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking.
Alternatively, cook them in a pan or in the oven at 392°F for about 20 minutes, until golden brown.
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