The pumpkin and chickpea burgers are a very easy vegetarian second course to prepare.
For this recipe, I first cooked the pumpkin in an air fryer (or alternatively, it can be baked), 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: Affordable
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Frying
Ingredients
- 13 oz pumpkin
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 9 oz cooked, boiled chickpeas
- 3 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsps breadcrumbs
- 6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste breadcrumbs
Tools
- Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Paper
- Blender
Steps
To make the pumpkin and chickpea burgers, wash and clean the pumpkin, remove the peel, 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 the oven at 356°F (180°C) for 20-25 minutes.
Once the pumpkin is cooked, pour it into a bowl, mash it with a fork and let it cool slightly.
In the blender bowl, pour the chickpeas and sun-dried tomatoes, blend to obtain a creamy mixture.
Combine the chickpea and sun-dried tomato mixture with the pumpkin, stir, and then add the flour and breadcrumbs.
Season with salt and mix to obtain a homogeneous mixture. Then, with your hands, take a bit of the mixture, flatten it, and shape it into a typical burger shape.
Coat the burgers with breadcrumbs.
Place the burgers in the air fryer basket lined with parchment paper and lightly greased. Cook at 356°F (180°C) for 10 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking.
Alternatively, cook them in a pan or in the oven at 392°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes until golden.
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