Pumpkin, Chickpea and Zucchini Burger on Pide
Pumpkin, Chickpea and Zucchini Burger Recipe
Another in our series of Vegetable Burgers, we have quite a collection now. So if by any chance you are looking for a Vegetarian Burger for either yourself or someone else please have a look at our archives. This recipe has a lot of ingredients, however no more than the other recipes that I have posted. The beauty of this one is that it comes in a Turkish Pide. This recipe can be made up for the family dinner or come in handy when entertaining. These days you need to offer something Vegetarian and Gluten Free so this one fits the bill. Healthy, quick and some interesting flavour is just what you need when cooking. Enjoy!
Serves 4
Ingredients
600g butternut pumpkin, deseeded, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 x 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
1 large (about 180g) green zucchini, coarsely grated
1 egg, lightly whisked
2 tablespoons flour
1 ½ teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 x 450g loaf Turkish Pide
1 x 200g container natural yoghurt
2 tablespoons continental parsley leaves
Method
Cook pumpkin in a saucepan of boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender. Refresh under cold water. Drain. Place in a bowl with chickpeas and mash. Add zucchini, egg, flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until combined.
Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Spoon pumpkin mixture into pan to make four 8cm patties. Cook for 4 minutes each side or until brown and cooked through.
Combine yoghurt and remaining paprika in a bowl.
Split pide and cut into 4. Toast and place on plates. Top with a pumpkin patty and paprika yoghurt. Sprinkle with parsley.
Hints
Can be placed in a wrap, bun or simply served on a plate with salad
Reheat and eat the next day
Great for barbecues
Take to work for lunch
Place patties in the refrigerator to firm up before cooking
Cook inside rings if mixture appears too soggy
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