Roasted pumpkin, feta and egg come together in firm savoury patties that can be air-fried until golden, then served with yoghurt or tzatziki for lunch, supper or a snack.
To make a lunchbox that feels more substantial than a sandwich, this recipe turns to pumpkin, feta and eggs for a savoury bake that travels well and works equally for school runs or office lunches. The key first step is making a thick pumpkin purée, because a loose mixture will not hold together properly. According to several guides on pumpkin purée, the best results come from roasting a dense baking pumpkin such as Hokkaido, sugar pumpkin, butternut or kabocha until completely tender, then blending the flesh until smooth; if the purée seems too wet, it can be drained or cooked a little longer to remove excess moisture.
Once the purée is ready, it is mixed with crumbled feta, an egg, flour, garlic, salt, pepper and oregano to form a heavy batter. The mixture should be firm enough to shape by hand into small patties, with a little more flour added if needed. The article suggests brushing or misting the patties with olive oil before cooking them in an air fryer, where they need only a short time at 180C to become golden and crisp. A conventional oven also works, though the cooking time is longer.
The finished pancakes are best served warm with natural yoghurt or tzatziki, which adds freshness and gives the dish extra vegetable appeal. That makes them useful not only as a packed lunch but also as a light supper or after-school snack, especially when paired with salad or crudités. Homemade pumpkin purée can also be made ahead and kept in the fridge or freezer, which makes this kind of recipe easier to repeat during the colder months, when squash is at its best.
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