Butternut Squash Burgers Recipes

BLENDED BEEF, WHITE BEAN AND SQUASH BURGERS

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.
• Add the beans, smoked paprika, garlic powder and onion powder to a large bowl. Stir to combine, then set aside.
• Combine the butternut squash, olive oil, a large pinch salt and a couple grinds black pepper on a small baking sheet. Toss to coat and spread in an even layer. Roast in the oven until the squash is tender and deeply browned in spots, about 25 minutes, rotating the baking sheet once halfway through the cooking time.
• Add the squash to the bean mixture and stir to combine. Allow to cool completely.
• Once cooled, use a fork to roughly mash the squash and beans. It should be mostly smooth but with small chunks of squash and beans throughout. Add the beef and 1/2 teaspoon salt and use your hands to mix until combined. Divide into 4 portions and form each into a patty about 4 inches in diameter and a little more than 1/2 inch thick.
• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the canola oil and swirl to coat. Season the patties liberally on both sides with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cook until deeply browned and a crust is formed on the first side, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip carefully and cook until the second side is also browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Layer 2 pieces of the cheese (1 slice total) on top of each patty, then cover the pan and cook until cheese is just melted, about 1 minute.
• Layer the patties, lettuce and tomato on the toasted hamburger buns and serve ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise alongside.

TURKEY BURGERS WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Trim, peel and halve the butternut squash. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Cut the squash into 1/4-inch-thick matchsticks. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange the squash in an even layer on the baking sheet and coat with cooking spray. Bake until the squash fries are golden and crisp, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with salt.
• Meanwhile, combine the turkey, spinach, scallions, garlic and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Form into four 4-inch-wide patties. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray. Add the patties to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side, topping each with a slice of Swiss cheese during the last minute of cooking.
• Spread the mustard and jam on both halves of the buns. Serve the burgers on the buns and top with lettuce. Serve with the squash fries.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH-QUINOA VEGGIE BURGER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Line a baking sheet with foil.
• In a small bowl, mix together the honey, butter, cinnamon and salt and pepper to taste.
• Arrange the squash on the baking sheet, cut side up, and coat the squash with the butter mixture.
• Roast until soft, about 40 minutes.
• While the squash is roasting, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in saucepan. Add quinoa and toast lightly, about 3 minutes.
• Add the water. Bring to a boil. Add large pinch of salt and cover. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Let cool and fluff grains with a fork.
• Scoop squash flesh into a small bowl and mash lightly. Add about 2 cups of the squash to the quinoa with the hazelnuts, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, crushed red pepper and salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Form into 6 patties and refrigerate the patties for another 30 minutes.
• Heat remaining two tablespoons olive oil in large nonstick skillet. Cook burgers until crusted and brown, about 3 minutes per side. Melt a slice of Gruyère cheese over each burger for the last minute of cooking.
• Toast buns. Arrange lettuce leaf on bun bottom along with tomato slice and caramelized shallots (Recipe #408147). Top with a burger and spoonful of Piquillo Pepper Ketchup (Recipe #408089). Serve with oven fries (Recipe #408087).

BUTTERNUT SQUASH BURGERS

Steps:

• Cut the squash in half where the neck meets the bulbous part. Reserve the bulbous part for another recipe (see tip, below). Trim the stem at the top of the neck, then carefully slice into roughly 1cm discs - you should get about eight, depending on the length. Set aside.
• Combine the chilli, garlic and oil with a pinch each of salt and ground pepper in a small bowl.
• Light the barbecue and wait until the coals are ashen. Brush one side of the squash discs with the chilli and garlic mixture, then season with salt. Cook oiled-side down for 10 mins, closing the barbecue if you can and basting with more of the chilli and garlic mixture every few minutes until the discs begin to soften. Flip over, brush with more of the chilli and garlic mixture, and cook for a further 10-15 mins, continuing to baste as before. Once tender and slightly caramelised, they are ready. Toss the parsley and rocket in the remaining chilli and garlic mixture.
• Serve two squash burgers per bun, also filled with some of the dressed rocket and parsley leaves, a spoonful of mayo and slice of tomato.