Sweet ‘n Savoury Pumpkin Burger
A seasoned ground turkey patty served on a whole wheat bun with maple and pepper lacquered turkey bacon, herbed goat cheese, endive, and a sweet and rich pumpkin and garlic aioli.
Main Course
Ingredients per serving
Prepare the Pumpkin Mayonnaise
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Pumpkin purée 225.0 g
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Garlic powder 40.0 g
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Brown sugar 38.0 g
Prepare the Maple Bacon
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Turkey bacon, strips 20.0 each
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Black Pepper 5.0 g
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Maple syrup 180.0 ml
Prepare Wilted Endive
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Olive oil, as needed
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Salt, as needed
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Belgian endive, red and green 4.0 stalks
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Apple cider vinegar 60.0 ml
Prepare Seasoned Turkey Patties
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Turkey, ground 1.8 kg
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Sage, dried 6.0 g
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Black pepper, to taste
Prepare Burger
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Whole wheat bun, toasted 10.0 each
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Seasoned turkey patties, prepared 10.0 each
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Maple bacon, prepared 20.0 slices
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Wilted endive, prepared 40.0 leaves
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Pumpkin mayonnaise 300.0 ml
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Herbed goat cheese 300.0 g
Preparation
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Prepare the Pumpkin Mayonnaise
- Combine all ingredients and whisk until smooth. Reserve refrigerated.
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Prepare the Maple Bacon
- Combine maple syrup and black pepper.
- Place turkey bacon on a wire baking rack over a parchment lined sheet pan and bake in a 180°C oven for approximately 8 minutes or until beginning to crisp.
- Remove from oven and brush with maple and pepper mixture, and continue to bake for another 6-8 minutes until crispy and caramelized. Hold hot for service.
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Prepare Wilted Endive
- Pick the leaves from the endive, removing the thick, woody bases, yielding approximately 10 leaves per head.
- Lightly sauté in olive oil until beginning to wilt and add the vinegar to briefly steam.
- Season to taste with salt, drain any excess liquid, and reserve refrigerated.
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Prepare Seasoned Turkey Patties
- Combine all ingredients and mix well to incorporate. Form into 10 patties. Reserve refrigerated.
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Prepare Burger
- Grill the turkey patties to 75C.
- To assemble, spread 15 mlPumpkin Mayonnaise on each side of the bun, then add grilled Seasoned Turkey Patty and herbed goat cheese.
- Top with two slices of Maple Bacon and 3-4 leaves of the Wilted Endive, depending on size. Serve.
