Hello lovelies, we are so lucky with the weather at the moment and can enjoy a golden fall. We spend as much time as possible outside to soak up the sun, and we are amazed watching nature slowly settle into autumn. In the evenings it isn't that warm anymore, which makes us crave all the delicious fall foods – and of course everything pumpkin is at the top of our list. So today I have a new recipe for you: pumpkin burger patties with a crispy sesame crust. Easy to make, really yummy and, above all, kid-approved.
Do you know a bit about the history of the pumpkin? I did a little research for you:
"Pumpkins, like other squash, are thought to have originated in North America. The oldest evidence, pumpkin-related seeds dating between 7000 and 5500 BC, was found in Mexico. The color of pumpkins derives from orange carotenoid pigments, including beta-cryptoxanthin, alpha and beta carotene, all of which are provitamin A compounds converted to vitamin A in the body. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumpkin)"
So in addition to its health benefits, I think pumpkin is one of the most versatile vegetables, and I'm glad it has become so popular here in Europe as well.
The burger patties are crispy on the outside thanks to the sesame, but have a velvety, soft and creamy inside. They are perfect served with a salad or as part of a buddha bowl.
And of course you can enjoy them as a real burger – that's how my girls like them the most. A "normal" burger bun works great, but if you feel adventurous, try them on an avocado or tomato "bun" – maybe you have always wanted to give that a go. I can't wait to hear how you ate and liked them :-).
I really hope you can enjoy the golden fall as much as we do. If you love these pumpkin burgers, my kitchen has more autumn favorites for you: try the oven-baked quinoa pumpkin burger, pile the patties onto homemade tomato burger buns, or treat yourself to my vegan pumpkin ravioli with sage butter for the next cozy pasta night. Let me know how they turned out for you!
