Bacon burger

Copy Icon
Twitter Icon
Bacon burger

Description

These healthy mixed vegetable burgers will suit everyone - simple leave off the bacon for the vegetarians.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :30 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 50 Min

Ingredients

Serves :
  • 500g piece butternut pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, cut into 1.5cm cubes


  • 300g coliban potatoes, peeled, cut into 1.5cm cubes


  • 1 zucchini, grated


  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced


  • 1 cup frozen peas and corn, thawed


  • 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs


  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil


  • 8 rashers short-cut bacon


  • 4 large bread rolls, split, toasted


  • 4 iceberg lettuce leaves, shredded


  • 2 tomatoes, sliced


  • Baxters tomato chutney and French fries, to serve

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 160°C. Place pumpkin and potatoes on a microwave-safe plate. Cover and microwave on HIGH (100%) for 8 minutes or until just tender. Drain. Transfer to a bowl. Using a masher, roughly mash. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool.
  • Squeeze excess liquid from zucchini. Add zucchini, onions, peas and corn and breadcrumbs to pumpkin mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Shape mixture into four 2cm-thick patties.
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 3 minutes each side or until golden. Remove to a tray. Keep warm in oven. Add bacon to pan and cook for 2 minutes each side or until golden and crisp.
  • Place bun bases on plates. Top with lettuce, patties, tomato, bacon, chutney and bun tops. Serve with fries.