Hi guys, today’s recipe features one of my favourite vegetables – butternut squash. I don’t know about you, but when I think of squash, I usually think about roasting it rather than turning it into something else. I recently needed something to eat in a hurry and picked up the Gosh Butternut & Basil sausages. That inspired me to get a little more creative with my squash and I ended up creating these butternut veggie burgers.
They take a while to make, but they’re easy to make in advance and the prepared mixture will keep for days in the fridge, so you could easily make them in advance. The recipe is incredibly simple to follow and full of vitamins.
This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, nut free, soy free and vegan.
Prep time: 35 minutes plus cooling time
Cook time: 25-30 minutes
Serves: 4 burgers
Ingredients
- ½ large butternut squash, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 medium baking potato, peeled and roughly chopped
- A red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 red pepper, finely chopped
- 2tbsp buckwheat flour
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (GF if necessary)
- 1tsp dried rosemary
- ½tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
I also added a pinch of chilli flakes because I’ve killed my taste buds and need absolutely everything I eat to be spicy. But that’s optional.
Method
- In a large saucepan, boil the peeled butternut squash and potato until cooked but still slightly firm, approximately 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small non-stick frying pan, cook the onion, garlic, and pepper for 2 minutes on a medium heat. Then add the herbs and seasoning, stir to combine and cook for a further 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside until squash and potato are ready.
- Once squash and potato are cooked, mash them then stir in the cooked pepper and onion. Then stir in the buckwheat flour and breadcrumbs.
- Preheat oven to 200c
- Leave the mixture to cool (at least 30 minutes) then divide mixture into four and shape into patties.
- Place on a baking tray in the centre of the oven for 25-30 minutes until patties are crisp on the outside and hot in the centre.
Serve and enjoy!
Do you like the sound of this recipe? What are your favourite veggie burgers? Let me know, chilli flakes or no chilli flakes?
Until next time,
Sophie
Why do you always post the most delicious recipes? My mouth is already watering reading this
I love butternut squash but never heard of it as a burger before. It’s great that veggie burgers are getting more creative and there are so many more options now. These are perfect for when you want some healthy and nourishing comfort food. Even better that you can make them in advance too. I image they taste delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe Sophie! <3 xx
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
I absolutely love veggie burgers so I would definitely be all over this! More or less all of the time, I’d rather a veggie or a vegan burger over a meat one and the No Bull Burgers from Iceland are my new favourite! xxx
This sounds delicious, thanks for sharing. I always need inspiration for vegan friendly recipes 🙂
Holly x
These look so tasty! I want to start going to the gym soon and eating healthier so these recipes you’ve been posting have given me so many great ideas for my meals. Thanks so much for sharing! xx
These sound delish! I love a good mushroom and halloumi burger too!
Definitely without the chilli for me though, I’m a pathetic wimp!
I had a friend when I was younger who’s mum used to CONSTANTLY drone on about butternut squash and it honestly put me off of trying it for so long because of it. But then when I did a couple of years back, I couldn’t get enough! It’s such a damn tasty and soft vegetable and I love it! These burgers look so perfect, I’m concentrating on building my body back up with tasty vegetable based meals at the moment and this honestly could not have come at a better time as it sounds gorgeous! Your blog is the best, Sophie!
Alice Xx
I actually don’t think I like butternut squash, but I only tried it once, a very long time ago. This looks like such an interesting recipe so I kind of want to try it and give it another go!
Soph – https://sophhearts.com x
This looks super yummy, I love veggie burgers as it is, and I would really like to try this out and incorporate butternut squash into it! Thanks for sharing!
This looks super tasty! Super cute photo as well xx
This looks delicious! I love a good veggie burger, love all the ingredients in this burger.
Molly
I’m a huge fan of butternut squash and by the looks of your other recipes, you are too haha!
This looks so damn tasty!
Butternut itself makes me mouth watering. I will definitely try this recipe. I want to freeze these and use whenever I go on a trip.
This looks soooo yummy!! I love butternut squash I’ll be pinning this one Good job!
I’ve only ever put butternut squash into soup before. This looks delicious.
Roxie | thebeautifulbluebird.com
Love it!
I love that you included the chili flakes option!! As someone of Mexican descent, I love to add on the spice, although too much can detract from taste haha.
These looks delicious! I love butternut squash in anything!
Love, Amie ❤
The Curvaceous Vegan
These look absolutely delicious! I’m going to give them a try.
Looks delicious
I’m not the biggest fan of butternut squash but I do like it in things. These burgers look so tasty x
I’d never think of using butternut squash like this, you’re so creative with your recipes! I’m not a fan of spicy foods but would add a few chilli flakes for some extra flavour as long as there’s not too many haha!
Jess // foundationsandfairytales.wordpress.com
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I would have never really thought to put butternut squash in a veggie burger before but that looks really tasty. Will need to try this out as I love a burger! Great post x
This has been so helpful I have vegetarian flatmates and I would be more than happy to try this out for when we cook together. I have just bookmarked it!
This looks like a delicious recipe! My boyfriend would LOVE this, especially since he doesn’t eat meat. This is a good alternative than the traditional veggie patties from the supermarket. Love that it’s so easy to make – big plus when it sticks together. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
Wow!! This recipe sounds amazing 🙂 I love butternut squash… you’ve made me super hungry now though!
Emma | http://www.lifeofemmax.co.uk
I’ve just bought butternut squash so this recipe came into my life right when I needed it! This looks and tastes amazing, I’ve only ever had a veggie burger from ByChloe because I never knew how to tackle making one myself. I’ve just bookmarked this and will most likely let you know via twitter how this experience of me making this goes!
Sahara
http://saharas-dreams.blogspot.com
I’m in love with butternut squash, especially in this season! I’d definitely add the chilli flakes as I do love a bit of spice! These look so yummy! I bet they’d be nice also with sweet potato?? xx
I love to make butternut squash soup. Never tried a burger. I’ll put it on my ‘recipes to try’ list!