Pumpkin-Sage Veggie Burgers With Green Onions

Name: Pumpkin-Sage Veggie Burgers With Green Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree; 8 ounces silken tofu, well-drained (see directions); 1 tablespoon tahini (thicker tahini works best); 2 egg whites (or 1 whole egg); 2 green onions; ⅓ cup raw pepitas (the green hulled unsalted unroasted kind); 1 tablespoon whole sage, dry; 1 teaspoon coriander; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 dash white pepper (a few shakes); 1 pinch ginger powder; 1 cup rolled oats (or as much needed to hold together)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
8 ounces silken tofu, well-drained (see directions)
1 tablespoon tahini (thicker tahini works best)
2 egg whites (or 1 whole egg)
2 green onions
⅓ cup raw pepitas (the green hulled unsalted unroasted kind)
1 tablespoon whole sage, dry
1 teaspoon coriander
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 dash white pepper (a few shakes)
1 pinch ginger powder
1 cup rolled oats (or as much needed to hold together)

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First, to clarify on the silken tofu-- most come in 15-17 oz packages.
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You only need about half the package, the main star in this is the pumpkin.
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Scoop out about half the package (or use the whole thing if doubling the recipe) and place it into a bowl.
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Drain the tofu in a sieve for a couple minutes to get all the excess water out.
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I find that microwaving it for a minute or two also helps speed this up.
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But not too much-- silken tofu isn't as resilient as firm tofu!
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Plop the drained tofu into a large mixing bowl with the pumpkin, tahini, and egg whites.
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Beat them together with a hand mixer.
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Rub the sage into the mixture, and add the other spices.
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Whisk them in by hand.
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Cut the green onions into pieces, discarding the bulbs and ends.
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Whisk the green onions and pepitas into the mix.
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Add about 1 cup oats, or possibly more, until the mixture will hold together when you try to form patties by hand.
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Form about 6-8 patties by hand.
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Lightly coat a frying pan/skillet with a high smoke point oil like olive or grapeseed oil, and cook each veggie burger for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until nicely browned.
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There are many delightful ways to serve these, but my favorite is on a nice lightly toasted multigrain bun with spinach and yogurt cheese!
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(With a little side salad with tahini dressing and sweet potato fries as side dishes for a delicious complete meal.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree, 8 ounces silken tofu, well-drained (see directions), 1 tablespoon tahini (thicker tahini works best), 2 egg whites (or 1 whole egg), and more.

Yes, Pumpkin-Sage Veggie Burgers With Green Onions falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!