I am just as delighted with the pumpkin craze as most are during these autumn months. Why not be? Pumpkin is rich in flavor and jam packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, B vitamins, copper, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. All of which help to promote eye health and immunity. I found this recipe to be intriguing and a great new way to incorporate pumpkin into Monday Night Football!
PUMPKIN BURGERS adapted from www.eatingwell.com
(choose organic when possible, as well as BPA-Free cans)
ingredients
- 6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red or green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Tomato Salsa of choice
- 1/2 cup canned unseasoned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack, or Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
- 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
- Black pepper, to taste
- 6 8-inch whole wheat or gluten free tortillas, 6″
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
directions
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in bell pepper, corn, garlic, chili powder and cumin; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a large bowl; let cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
- Add pumpkin, cheese, wheat germ, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt and pepper to the onion mixture; mix well. With dampened hands, form the vegetable mixture into six 1/2-inch-thick patties, using about 1/2 cup for each.
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Stack tortillas and wrap in aluminum foil. Place in the oven for about 15 minutes to heat through.
- Using 2 teaspoons oil per batch, cook 2 to 4 patties at a time in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned and heated through, about 4 minutes per side. Adjust heat as necessary for even browning. Wrap the patties in tortillas and serve immediately, garnished with lettuce and Tomato Salsa, if desired.
“Live life as if everything is rigged in your favor.” – Rumi
Be Well ~Meg @REJOOVwithMeg
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