Southwestern Pumpkin Burgers

Name: Southwestern Pumpkin Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper; 1/2 cup corn; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup canned unseasoned pumpkin puree; 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1/2 cup cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ; 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; fresh ground pepper, to taste; 48 inches flour tortillas (soft-taco size); 2 cups shredded lettuce

Submitted by Pinay0618

"Colorful, spicy and fragrant, these delicious burgers are right in style with the contemporary fondness for Southwestern foods. From Eating Well."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 6

ingredients

6 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
¹⁄₂ cup finely chopped bell pepper
¹⁄₂ cup corn
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¹⁄₂ cup canned unseasoned pumpkin puree
¹⁄₂ cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
¹⁄₂ cup toasted wheat germ
¹⁄₂ cup fine dry breadcrumb
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste
48 inches flour tortillas (soft-taco size)
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. (Alternatively, stack tortillas between two damp paper towels; microwave on high for 30 to 60 seconds, or until heated 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 Salsa, if desired.