Mushroom Veggie Burgers (Printable version)
Hearty plant-based patties with mushrooms, beans, and savory spices
# What you'll need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 9 oz cremini or button mushrooms, finely chopped
02 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 medium carrot, grated
05 - 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
→ Beans & Binders
06 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 2/3 cup rolled oats
08 - 1 large egg or 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water, mixed and rested 5 min)
09 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
11 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
14 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
15 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
→ For Cooking
16 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Serving
17 - 4 burger buns
18 - Lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, cheese, sauces of choice
# Directions:
01 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, carrot, and bell pepper. Sauté until soft and moisture has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Let cool slightly.
02 - In a large bowl, mash black beans with a fork or potato masher, leaving some texture for bite.
03 - Add sautéed vegetables, oats, egg, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and parsley to the beans. Mix until well combined.
04 - Let mixture rest for 10 minutes so oats and breadcrumbs absorb moisture fully.
05 - Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and form into burger patties.
06 - Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through.
07 - Serve on burger buns with favorite toppings.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These burgers actually hold together on the grill or skillet thanks to the perfect bean and oat ratio
- The smoked paprika and sautéed mushrooms create such deep umami flavor that nobody misses the meat
02 -
- Skip the resting step and your patties will be frustratingly crumbly and impossible to flip cleanly
- Do not skip squeezing excess moisture from the cooked vegetables or your burgers will be mushy instead of firm
03 -
- Chill the shaped patties in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cooking for even better results
- A cast iron skillet creates the most beautiful crust but any heavy bottomed pan will work