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Meat was free. Squash was homegrown free.

Cost per person, $2.00 Cost per person if you had to buy everything: $6.75

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[–] redhorsejacket@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

This post must have caught my brain in mid hiccup, because I was trying to parse if these were supposed to be vegetarian burgers made of squash, or if this was a language difference and you were translating "smash burger". Took longer than I'd like to admit to reorient myself lol.

How did you prepare your squash? A neighbor's zucchini are starting to come in, and they always share some with me, but I've never found a cooking method I'm super satisfied with. Grilling works well, but I don't have that capability currently.

[–] FauxPseudo@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

Cut, olive oil, homemade herb d provence. 400°f for about 35 minutes. Sometimes I will put them under the broiler for the last few minutes to add a little bit of texture, color and caramelization.

You can go with chili powder, curry or whatever other seasoning you've got.

If you like hummus though, then I have to recommend the one I posted a couple days ago with a link in the comments. Hummus made from squash is by far my new favorite.

I do understand your squash burger issue. I almost intentionally phrased it that way to play off squash and smash.

[–] wetbeardhairs@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] FauxPseudo@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I put it on right after flipping but it didn't melt enough. Since I was making sure to get a good sear I didn't want to mess it up by adding a steam dome.

Pro tip: add a teaspoon of water to the pan next to (not on) the burger and quickly cover for 20 seconds - creates just enough steam to melt the cheese while keeping that perfect sear intact.

[–] wetbeardhairs@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That's a pretty reasonable tradeoff. We normally cook beyond burgers at home so that sear is valuable. But I throw a lid on top to melt the cheese anyways. As a side benefit you can get that slightly burnt cheese crust and you still get the crust on the bottom of the patty.

[–] FauxPseudo@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

And I actually like cheddar with a little texture still in it on my burger.

[–] HakunaHafada@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 days ago

Looks delish!

[–] technomad@slrpnk.net 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Looks tasty, were you happy with it?

[–] FauxPseudo@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

Could have been better with higher quality buns.

[–] Liljekonvalj@feddit.org 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

This is for two people, right?

[–] FauxPseudo@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

Definitely not. We might have a few snacks but this is our only meal of the day and her plate looked identical to mine.

[–] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 3 days ago

Mmm, squash...