Recipe, Seeds, and other stuff
At first it might seem counter-intuitive to be celebrating unhealthy foods like burgers and fries. However, this project is so full of physical work and alternative cooking practices, that this indulgence is well worth it!
Look closely at the ingredients to the left and consider their planting and harvesting times, quantity, and diversity as part of a mathematical process that you can engage your students in. For example, how many pepper plants will you have to successfully grow in order to produce enough peppers for the quantity of students in the class?
Below you will find some loose recipes for the veggie burger and fries. An alternative would be to invite your class to adapt these recipes and thus the ingredients. I have heard of this being done with Pizza, salad, and preserves.
Planting times are indeed an art form - so please consult your local gardeners, watch what is being planted in neighbourhood gardens, and consult websites like this one: http://plantharvest.com before you get too deep into this project.
Veggie Burgers + Fries Gardening Activity
You will see this logo throughout the blogsite - it is an indicator of a seasonal activity to help you prepare and grow your veggie burger and fries garden. These are separated by seasonal activity and will likely require you to refer to other gardening resources as shared on resources page.
Veggie Burger Recipe
makes four servings
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pepper begins to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Add beans and garlic. Cook, smashing beans with the back of a spoon, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer mixture to a bowl and mix in eggs, mustard, and breadcrumbs. Form into 4 patties. Wipe out frying pan; heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat and cook burgers until brown and feels firm, 6 to 7 minutes each side. Place on buns; top with, lettuce and tomato.
You have just made a burger that came entirely from your own garden!
Baked fries recipe
makes four servings
Place rack in top third of oven and preheat to 400°F. Place potato strips on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with canola oil; toss to coat. Roast 25 minutes. Using spatula, turn chips over. Roast until tender and golden brown around edges, about 25 minutes longer. Toss them in sea salt to taste. Hooray for home grown fries!
Sourdough Red Fife Wheat Bun Recipe
