These hearty pumpkin quinoa burgers are so yummy. These are perfect for serving as snacks or appetizers. It's packed with fresh ingredients that incorporate well with one another.
125gramspumpkinchopped into 1-centimetre cubes and boiled
½cupquinoa
1½cupschicken stock
½mediumbrown onionfinely diced
1small clove garliccrushed
1mediumegglightly beaten
3tablespoonscoconut oil
Instructions
Place the pumpkin in a small saucepan covered with water and boil until soft.
Meanwhile, place the quinoa and stock in a small saucepan over low-medium heat and simmer until the quinoa is cooked and has absorbed all the stock. As all brands can differ, refer to the packet for further details.
While the quinoa and pumpkin are cooking, in a small, non-stick pan, add a small amount of coconut oil and onion. Cook over low heat until transparent and has begun to break down and caramelise.
Add the garlic to the onion and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and place in a medium bowl.
Strain the pumpkin and discard any remaining liquid in the cooked quinoa.
Lightly mash/break up the pumpkin with a fork and add the quinoa to the onion mix. Add the egg and mix well.
Using your hands, form patties of the mixture and place them into a hot pan with coconut oil. Cook the burgers for roughly 3 to 5 minutes on each side until they turn a golden brown and go slightly crispy. Gently flip to cook the other side.