Pumpkin Hash Browns Vegetarian Pumpkin Burgers Recipes

PUMPKIN HASH BROWNS / VEGETARIAN PUMPKIN BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine pumpkin, cottage cheese, eggs, brown onion, spring onions and wholemeal plain flour in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Spray with oil. Shape 1/4 cup quantities of pumpkin mixture into patties. Place around edge of pan, allowing room for them to expand. Cook for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn and cook for a further 2 - 3 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a plate.
• Repeat last step until remaining pumpkin mixture is complete.
• To finish, arrange spinach on serving plates. Place two patties on each plate. Sprinkle ricotta on top and serve.

VEGETARIAN SYRIAN PUMPKIN PATTIES

Steps:

• Soak the bulgur in warm water for 20 minutes.
• Drain.
• Transfer the bulgur to a food processor with the remaining ingredients except the oil and puree.
• If the mixture is too thin, add a little more flour.
• Shape into patties about 2-inches long, 1-inch wide, and 1/2-inch thick.
• Heat 1/8-inch oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Fry the patties, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.
• HINT; To cook fresh pumpkin, cut it into eighths, place in a large pot of lightly salted water, cover, and simmer over low heat until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Drain, cut off the peel, and mash.
• Gently press in a strainer to remove the excess liquid.
• VARIATIONS: Fritadas de Calabaza (Sephardic Pumpkin Patties): This batter will be looser than the bulgur version, and is dropped from a spoon.
• Omit the bulgur, 1/2 cup water, onion, garlic, coriander, pepper, allspice, cumin, and cayenne.
• Add 3 large eggs and 2 to 8 tablespoons granulated or brown sugar.
• If desired, also add 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of ground ginger.
• Kibbet Yatkeen bi Seniyeh (Syrian Baked Pumpkin Casserole): Spread the pumpkin mixture into an oiled 9-inch-square baking pan.
• Cut into diamonds or 1 1/2-inch squares.
• Drizzle with 1/4 cup vegetable oil.
• Bake in a 400-degree oven until golden brown.